Graduate Civil Engineer

Strabag Belgium NV; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scotland is seeking ambitious Graduate Civil Engineers. You will assist with site operations management, planning, and quality control while engaging in a structured 15-month Graduate Programme aimed at fostering your development and career in Civil Engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and a readiness to learn.

Qualifications

• No more than 12 months’ work experience required.
• Hard working with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management of site operations ensuring safety and quality.
• Planning and sequencing of operations with method statements.
• Implementing operational quality control processes.
• Preparing technical drawings and construction documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with engineering standards and local regulations.
• Engaging with the Graduate Programme.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Education

Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering

Job description

As STRABAG UK continues to grow and expand its major project portfolio, we are excited to announce the need for ambitious Graduate Civil Engineers looking for their next step in the world of Civil Engineering. If would like to help shape future of STRABAG, please read the below job description.

What matters to us

• Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering
• No more than 12 months’ work experience
• Good communication and teamwork skills with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).
• Hard working with a positive can-do attitude.

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Your contribution to our company

About STRABAG: STRABAG SE is a leading European technology group for construction services, renowned for its innovation and financial strength. Our services encompass all areas of the construction industry and cover the entire construction value chain.

We create added value for our clients by taking a holistic approach to buildings throughout their entire life cycle – from conception, planning, and construction, through operation and facility management, to repurposing or deconstruction.

About STRABAG UK: STRABAG UK is a division of STRABAG SE, a leading European-based construction technology group with a global footprint, offering world‑leading services in the water, energy, transport, and building sectors. Our ongoing major projects include HS2 London Tunnels, the HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), the Wood Smith Project, and a range of other industrial and commercial projects – most recently the Radlett Project in St Albans. At STRABAG UK, we are committed to involving young engineering talent and giving them opportunities to showcase their skills and innovative thinking across both our current and future projects.

About Graduate Programme

The STRABAG UK Graduate Programme has been designed to provide you with powerful development and experience, giving you an incredible start to your career with us. It starts with your induction week, held offsite, where together, we focus on communication, teamwork and connection. You will learn more about yourself, your colleagues and the business. You will also be introduced to your mentor who will be there to support you throughout. The STRABAG UK Graduate Programme is 15 months in duration and offers industry leading development. It is intense but hugely rewarding and on successful completion, you will receive accreditations and qualifications from industry recognised bodies such as:

• The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• Association for Project Management (APM)
• Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
• British Tunnelling Society (BTS)
• The Institute of Leadership (IOL)

You will also begin your journey with professional associations such as The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Recruitment & Selection Process

Our graduate selection process shall comprise of the following stages:

• Application
• Online assessment
• Shortlisting
• Graduate Assessment Centre

Role Requirements

• Assisting with the management of site operations, to ensure safety, quality, cost‑effectiveness, timely production and customer satisfaction
• Planning and sequencing of operations, including writing method statements and risk assessments, and procuring sub‑contractor, labour, plant and material resources
• Briefing teams & implementing operational quality control including setting out and QA processes
• Prepare technical drawings, calculations, and construction documentation under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, local regulations, and safety requirements.
• Design and design management
• Work winning
• Full engagement with the STRABAG UK’s 15‑month Graduate Programme

What you stand to gain

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents

2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE – clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry

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