Graduate / Assistant Site Civil Engineer

Caval Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Caval Limited is seeking a Graduate or Trainee Civil Engineer to join our Midlands team (Chesterfield, Sheffield, Nottingham and surrounding areas). The role focuses on surveying, setting out and QA, with hands-on support across civil engineering projects.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers, develop practical skills, travel to project locations as required, and benefit from hands-on training, mentoring, and exposure to a range of projects.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering graduate or someone looking to develop a career in civil engineering.
• Some site, surveying or construction experience would be advantageous but isn't essential.
• Interested in developing skills in surveying, setting out and QA.
• Practical, proactive and willing to learn.
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with site surveys and surveying activities.
• Supporting engineers with general site engineering duties.
• Assisting with setting out and site measurements.
• Supporting QA inspections and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate survey records and project information.
• Providing general engineering and site support.
• Travelling to various project locations as required.

Job description

Graduate / Assistant Civil Engineer

Location: Midlands - Chesterfield, Sheffield, Nottingham and surrounding areas (M1 corridor)

Salary: 30,000- 35,000

Type: Permanent

Start Date: January 2027

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Graduate or Trainee Civil Engineer to join an experienced engineering team, supporting the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the Midlands.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their engineering career who is keen to gain practical experience and develop their skills. The role will focus primarily on surveying, with exposure to setting out, quality assurance (QA) and general site engineering duties.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll provide day-to-day support across various projects, gaining valuable hands‑on experience and developing your technical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with site surveys and surveying activities.
• Supporting engineers with general site engineering duties.
• Assisting with setting out and site measurements.
• Supporting QA inspections and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate survey records and project information.
• Providing general engineering and site support.
• Travelling to various project locations as required.

About You

• Civil Engineering graduate or someone looking to develop a career in civil engineering.
• Some site, surveying or construction experience would be advantageous but isn't essential.
• Interested in developing skills in surveying, setting out and QA.
• Practical, proactive and willing to learn.
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position paying 30,000- 35,000.
• Hands‑on experience across surveying, setting out and QA.
• Support and development from experienced engineers.
• Exposure to a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Opportunity to build your skills and progress your career.

Right to Work

Please note that the client is unable to offer UK visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship for this position.