Graduate Civil Engineer

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop provided

Mentoring from experienced engineers

Long-term career progression

Job summary

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd is recruiting a Graduate / Trainee Site Engineer based in Worcestershire. The role offers hands-on training and support to develop engineering knowledge alongside an experienced team.

You will work across various sites, assisting with engineering duties, drawings, and setting-out activities while travelling regionally. Full training and long-term progression are provided.

Qualifications

• A degree or qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or related field would be advantageous.
• An understanding of construction drawings and technical plans is desirable.
• Interest in learning surveying and setting-out equipment.
• Positive attitude with willingness to learn and develop.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist site engineering and setting-out duties on multiple projects.
• Support preparation, interpretation and understanding of construction drawings.
• Assist with setting out works per drawings and specs.
• Learn to operate surveying equipment like Total Stations and GPS.
• Carry out site measurements, surveys and checks for accuracy.
• Provide technical support to site teams and management.
• Help monitor quality, levels and dimensions on projects.
• Work with experienced engineers to develop practical site knowledge.

Skills

Site surveying

Communication

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Total Stations

GPS

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Graduate / Trainee Site Engineer to join an established and growing construction business based in Worcestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to kick-start their career within civil engineering and groundworks. The business is open to graduates and candidates with limited industry experience, providing the right person with hands-on training, support and the opportunity to develop their engineering knowledge alongside an experienced team.

The successful candidate will work across a variety of sites throughout the region, assisting with engineering duties, technical drawings and setting-out activities.

The Role

• Assisting with site engineering and setting-out duties across multiple projects.
• Supporting the preparation, interpretation and understanding of construction drawings.
• Assisting with setting out works in accordance with project drawings and specifications.
• Learning to operate and use surveying and engineering equipment, including Total Stations, GPS and other surveying instruments.
• Carrying out site measurements, surveys and checks to ensure works are completed accurately.
• Providing technical support to site teams and management.
• Assisting with the monitoring of quality, levels and dimensions across projects.
• Working alongside experienced engineers to develop practical site knowledge and technical skills.
• Travelling between various sites throughout the region as required.

Requirements

• A degree or qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• An understanding of construction drawings and technical plans is desirable.
• An interest in learning how to use surveying and setting-out equipment.
• A positive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn and develop.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A full UK driving licence is essential due to the regional travel involved.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £26,000 - £30,000, depending on experience.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a variety of construction projects.
• Company laptop provided.
• Support and mentoring from experienced engineers.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to develop into a fully competent Site Engineer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to establish themselves within the construction and civil engineering industry, with the training and support to build a long-term career