Graduate / Assistant Site Civil Engineer

Caval Ltd; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Development from experienced engineers

Exposure to various projects

Job summary

Caval Ltd is seeking a Graduate / Trainee Civil Engineer to join our Midlands engineering team. The role focuses on surveying with exposure to setting out, QA and general site engineering duties across multiple project locations.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, provide day-to-day support, and build practical skills early in your career. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary and opportunities to progress.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering graduate or someone starting their civil engineering career.
• Excellent communication and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to Midlands locations.

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.

Skills

Good communication

Team-focused

Willing to learn

Full UK driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering graduate

Job description

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

Permanent

Graduate / Assistant Site Civil Engineer

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.