Graduate Design Engineers 2026

Hewson Consulting Engineers Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Guildford is seeking civil engineering graduates for their 2026 Graduate programme. We're looking for talented individuals interested in bridge, civil, and geotechnical design, with a Master's degree at 2:1 level or above. This role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and extensive professional training in a supportive environment, starting in late summer 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Annual leave of 23 days increasing over time up to 28 days

Health and travel insurance

Life and critical illness insurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2026 with a Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Demonstrable aptitude for analysis and design.
• Right to work in the UK without a visa.

Responsibilities

• Join the engineering design team.
• Work on interesting projects in a supportive environment.
• Receive professional training and mentoring.

Skills

Aptitude for analysis and design

Interest in bridge, civil and geotechnical design

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering at 2:1 level or above

Job description

Overview

Are you graduating in 2026 with a masters degree in civil engineering and looking for a rewarding and challenging start to your career? We are seeking talented and enthusiastic civil engineering graduates with an interest in bridge, civil and geotechnical design to join our award winning engineering design team in Guildford. You will be expecting to qualify with a masters degree in civil engineering at 2:1 level or above and have a demonstrable aptitude for analysis and design. Please include your latest official degree transcript(s) showing module mark breakdown with your application. In return we offer you the opportunity to work on interesting projects, in a friendly supportive environment with unrivalled professional training and mentoring on the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers schemes. Our 2026 Graduate package will include:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Annual leave of 23 days increasing over time up to 28 days
• Health and travel insurance
• Life and critical illness insurance
• Pension scheme

These positions are for a late summer 2026 start after graduation. To apply for our graduate programme you must have the right to work in the UK without the need for any type of visa.