Graduate Civil Engineer

MWH Treatment Limited; Falmer; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Falmer, United Kingdom, seeks Graduate Civil Engineers for its Professional Development Programme. This three-year structured program offers mentorship and hands-on experience, with responsibilities including civil engineering design calculations and risk assessments. Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits such as private medical insurance and gym memberships are included.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Gym memberships

Cycle‑to‑Work scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to travel to offices and sites; full UK driving licence preferred.
• Flexibility and willingness to spend time in other offices and sites.

Responsibilities

• Completing civil engineering design calculations.
• Supporting the delivery of design and assessment in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Preparing design risk assessments.

Skills

Great written and verbal communication skills

Self‑motivated and team‑player attitude

Education

Completed or on‑track Civil Engineering degree

Job description

We’re excited to expand our Engineering division with Graduate Civil Engineers to join our Professional Development Programme for the 2026 intake, based in Falmer in the Southern Framework, working alongside our engineering specialists.

Why Choose MWH?

It’s your career – let’s shape it together! We pride ourselves on putting people first with an inclusive and rewarding culture where success is recognised. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and enabling the development of our graduates to maximise potential. The graduate programme is tailored to your needs with a flexible and varied learning environment; you’ll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky’s the limit!

What will you be doing?

Working within the Design team, you will be an integral part of the delivery of many projects by providing assistance in the following:

• Completing civil engineering design calculations
• Supporting the delivery of design and assessment in a multidisciplinary environment
• Preparing design risk assessments
• Maintaining files and records throughout the duration of contracts
• Carrying out surveys at site visits
• Producing clear and well‑presented reports, specifications, and other engineering documentation

What is the Graduate Programme?

Our Graduate Programme is structured to enable you to successfully achieve professional status with the relevant professional institutions, while giving you exposure to everything you need to start your career on a successful path.

• A committed and structured three‑year programme
• Mentorship dedicated to you to support your career
• A structured training plan
• UK‑wide programme with opportunities to network with your peers
• Opportunity to rotate in both design and build (hands‑on site experience)
• Practical, on‑the‑job training within your team of industry experts

What's in it for you?

• Competitive starting salary with monthly increases rewarding your commitment to development and training
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Flexibility with hybrid working
• Competitive and flexible contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Gym memberships
• Technology salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme – free mental‑health support and financial advice
• Sports and social club membership

What will I need to be considered?

• Completed or on‑track Civil Engineering degree
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Ability to travel to offices and sites; full UK driving licence preferred
• Flexibility and willingness to spend time in other offices and sites
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated and team‑player attitude

What happens next?

Apply – Our dedicated early careers recruiter will review your application and be in touch.
Within 4 weeks we will let you know if you’ve advanced to the next stage.
Next steps include a video interview, followed by an in‑person or Teams interview with two of our hiring managers. You’ll also be given the opportunity to meet the team in person or on site. We want to ensure you have every opportunity to know you’re making the right choice for you and your career.