Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their civils team. This role includes civil engineering design for diverse projects and offers great opportunities for career progression, competitive salary, and benefits. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in civil engineering and have a proactive approach to teamwork.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Continuous learning and professional development opportunities

Excellent holiday entitlement with Holiday Trading and Birthday Leave

Support for professional memberships

Potential for flexible / hybrid working

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years post-graduate experience in civil engineering preferred.
• Experience and interest in Highways is ideal.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Undertake civil engineering design ensuring compliance with standards.
• Contribute to technical drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Plan work in a structured manner and prioritize project delivery.

Skills

Proactivity

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

This vacancy will be suitable for someone who wants to join a growing, market leading business which prides itself on developing individuals to achieve their full potential and offers exceptional personal development and career progression opportunities.

What you need to succeed:

• Exciting and challenging projects that will enhance your skill set and broaden your expertise.
• Opportunities for career advancement and progression within our organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with your experience and qualifications.
• A collaborative and dynamic work culture, where your contributions are recognised and appreciated.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Market leading pension scheme, including up to 8.68% employer contribution, with 6x death in service life insurance cover.
• Professional membership support, including membership subscription fees for qualifying organisations.
• Potential for flexible / hybrid working.
• Excellent holiday entitlement with Holiday Trading and Birthday Leave.

The role:

• As a Graduate / Civil Engineer within the civils team, your primary focus will be to undertake civil engineering design, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• The ideal candidate will be able to use their skills and knowledge to add value to a wide range of construction projects within the civils sector. Current projects include Highways, Drainage, Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Petrochemical, Food and Energy.
• In your role, you will contribute to and oversee the production of technical drawings, calculations, and specifications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated design solutions. You will be expected maintain high technical standards and build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues.
• You will be required to plan your work in a structured manner, working with colleagues in addressing peaks and troughs in resource demand, and help to prioritise project delivery.

What you need to succeed:

• You should be proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic and engaging team player.
• A bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (a master's degree would be an advantage).
• Ideally 1 to 3 years post-graduate experience in civil engineering.
• Experience and interest in Highways preferred.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body.
• Capable in the effective use of industry-standard software such as AutoCAD. Some experience in Civil 3D and InfoDraiange preferred.