Graduate Civil Engineer

Strabag; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction technology firm in the UK is seeking ambitious Graduate Civil Engineers to join their 15-month development programme. This role focuses on site operations management, compliance with safety standards, and personal growth through mentorship. Candidates should have a minimum 2:1 degree in Civil Engineering and a can-do attitude. This exciting opportunity is designed for those who aim to contribute to innovative and sustainable projects.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Participation in professional bodies such as ICE and RICS

Work on major projects in the UK and Europe

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 achieved in a Civil Engineering degree.
• No more than 12 months’ work experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with site operations to ensure safety and quality.
• Planning and sequencing of operations, including writing method statements and risk assessments.
• Briefing teams; implementing operational quality control.

Skills

Good communication and teamwork skills

Willingness to learn and take initiative

Hard working with a positive attitude

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Education

Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer

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 you would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, please read the below job description.

• Minimum 2:1 achieved in a Civil Engineering degree
• 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

About STRABAG UK

Operating in the UK since 2011, 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. We integrate digital innovation, sustainable practices, and engineering excellence, underpinned by STRABAG's legacy of smart construction solutions. We deliver complex construction through advanced digital tools, in-house control, local teams, and a proven delivery model.

Why Choose Us

• As a STRABAG UK graduate, you have already chosen to aim higher, wanting to be future ready, today. We are here to support and develop that ambition, energy and endeavour alongside hard work and maximum effort. You’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's and Europe’s largest and most complex Civil Engineering projects, gaining expertise and hands-on knowledge from leading construction professionals.
• Our 15-month graduate programme is designed to give you the essential foundations for a long and successful career with STRABAG UK. It covers working safely, emotional intelligence, team development, project management, sustainability, commercial and contractual acumen, inclusivity, social value and working in a psychologically safe environment. It is the basis of learning about leadership.
• This is underpinned by experiential learning designed by your line manager. Once your Graduate Programme is completed, we will discuss with you what your next role could look like.
• We work with professional bodies such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) who support our programme via their structured training agreement process.
• We promote guiding principles: Be part of the change, lead the change and deliver for our customers together.

Completion Requirements

Full attendance and successful completion of all elements of the programme and associated portfolios. You will sign up to the programme and a professional body such as ICE, CICES or RICS. Completion requires:

• Sign up as a Graduate member of your professional body
• A minimum of 3 quarterly reports completed and signed
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) records signed off by your professional reviewer
• Engineer, Counsellor or similar
• Approval for completion by your professional reviewer

Role Responsibilities

• 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-contractors, 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
• Commercial management
• Design and design management
• Work winning
• Full engagement with STRABAG UK’s 15-month Graduate Programme

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

At STRABAG, around 86,000 people work on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this company. We are one of Europe’s leading construction technology groups, focusing on building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development and building management. We strive to be one of the most innovative and sustainable construction technology companies in Europe.