Graduate Civil Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. You will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer you will have the opportunity to work with engineering teams to create detailed designs, plans, and specifications from concept to completion. You will support project managers by undertaking tasks on a wide range of projects. Project sectors include health, commercial/corporate offices, finance, education, hotels & leisure, mixed-use, tech/media/telecoms, and datacentres.

About You

We are looking for someone who is a personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times while maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines, being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

Objective

Assist senior engineers and the wider team in the design process in order to gain a detailed working knowledge of all parts of the industry. Where directed, carry out detailed design and calculations in accordance with industry guides. Assist and prepare specifications, reports, and drawings to the design programme. Oversee project site works snagging and testing as and when directed by your line manager or group lead.

In the role of Graduate Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Assist Senior Engineers with detailed design tasks and drawing production.
• Develop an understanding of the different building materials and techniques employed in design.
• Carry out detailed design calculations and develop a full understanding of computer design packages.
• Maintain a Continuing Professional Development diary to assist in obtaining appropriate qualifications.
• Develop an understanding of appropriate Legislation Standards, Building Regulations, and Codes of Practice.
• Learn and understand design techniques and develop awareness of other design disciplines.
• Maintain a training log on a daily basis, recording achievements and experience.
• Attend appropriate and relevant site visits and meetings as applicable to the role or the project.
• Attend relevant training as required by the practice to achieve Chartered status.
• Attend and arrange lunchtime CPD’s and Knowledge Sharing sessions.
• Assist in maintaining QA systems on projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• BEng, MSc, or equivalent in Civil Engineering or relevant subject.
• Good IT knowledge and experience featuring Microsoft Packages.
• Personable and a ‘can do’ attitude with resource management experience.
• Clear, concise, professional and personable communication with clients, colleagues and suppliers.
• Ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Some knowledge and use of appropriate design analysis software desirable.
• Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and clients.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaboratively.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United Kingdom - England - Croydon

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Building Structural

Job Posting

Apr 10, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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