Graduate Civil Engineer

Carrington West; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surfacing and highways contractor is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their team in Scotland. This role offers hands-on experience and a fast-tracked career path to Operations Manager within six years. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and a passion for infrastructure projects. Exceptional career progression, structured mentoring, and a supportive team culture are part of the package.

Benefits

Salary of up to £30,000

Exceptional career progression

Structured mentoring

Opportunity on large-scale projects

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent is essential.
• A passion for highways, surfacing, or infrastructure projects is required.
• A proactive attitude and drive to learn, develop, and progress quickly is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across a range of surfacing and highways projects.
• Assist in contract management and project delivery.
• Receive structured training and mentorship towards becoming an Operations Manager.

Skills

Passion for highways

Proactive attitude

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer

Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer looking to build a career that truly goes places? This is your chance to join a leading surfacing and highways contractor offering a clear, structured route to management and beyond - all while working on exciting projects across Scotland.

You’ll be joining a team that invests heavily in its people, with a commitment to professional development, mentoring and long‑term progression. From day one, you’ll be on a career path designed to take you from Graduate Civil Engineer to Operations Manager within six years.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across a range of surfacing and highways projects, working alongside experienced engineers, supervisors and managers. You’ll spend time both on‑site and in the office, learning every aspect of contract management and project delivery.

Over your first 12 months, you’ll receive structured training designed to prepare you for your next step – promotion to Assistant Contracts Manager. A further 12 months of development will see you progress to Contracts Manager, managing your own projects and teams. With continued success and guidance, you’ll reach Operations Manager level within six years – a genuinely fast‑tracked leadership route rarely offered in the industry.

What you’ll need to bring:

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• A passion for highways, surfacing, or infrastructure projects
• A willingness to travel to offices and sites across Scotland
• A proactive attitude and drive to learn, develop and progress quickly

What’s on offer for you:

• Permanent position with a salary of up to £30,000
• Exceptional career progression and personal development plan
• Structured mentoring and professional guidance
• Opportunity to work on large‑scale infrastructure and highways projects
• Supportive team culture with a strong emphasis on growth and long‑term success

Where you’ll be working:

You’ll be based in Scotland, travelling to project sites and regional offices as required. This is a field‑based role that gives you exposure to the full project lifecycle, from planning through to delivery.

Ready to build your future? If you’re a Graduate Civil Engineer who wants more than just a job – if you’re looking for a genuine career path into management within a respected industry leader – this is the role for you.

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West’s Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years’ experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.

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