Graduate Civil Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Permanent contract

Job summary

Kier Group plc. invites graduates to join a two-year pathway as a Graduate Civil Engineer, working either on-site or in a design role across the UK.

You will gain hands-on experience in designs, schedules, site visits and reporting while developing technical and professional skills. Starting September 2027, the programme offers a permanent, full-time position with a starting salary of £31,000 and a potential car allowance of £4,750, with potential to around £38k.

Qualifications

• Graduates must be due to graduate in 2027 or recently graduated within the past three years with an ICE accredited degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Motivation to learn and develop professionally with a genuine interest in civil engineering and construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and management of project designs, plans and specifications.
• Support development and monitoring of project schedules and budgets.
• Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with design, safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to solve technical issues and ensure project success.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and provide project updates.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Willingness to learn

Driver license

Education

ICE accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Job description

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you'll be an essential part of our engineering team, helping to shape the future of construction across the UK. You'll have the chance to work in a variety of teams, either on-site where the action happens or in a design-based role, depending on where your interests lie.

What will your day-to-day duties include?

• Assisting in the preparation and management of project designs, plans, and specifications
• Supporting the development and monitoring of project schedules and budgets.
• Conducting site visits to ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements
• Collaborating with project managers and engineers to solve technical issues and ensure project success
• Preparing technical reports, documentation, and providing project updates

Practical experience: gain valuable hands‑on experience in your field.

• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree (or working towards a degree) which is ICE accredited in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Requirements

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in pursuing a career in civil engineering and the construction industry, with clear motivation to learn and develop professionally.
• Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking to assess situations and problem solve with strong attention to detail.
• Shows enthusiasm for learning new skills and knowledge, and the ability to adapt in response to feedback.
• Works effectively as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration, reliability, and respect for others.
• Hold a full UK driver license.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

Starting Salary: £31,000 per annum with potential £4,750 car allowance depending on eligibility and project

Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

Starting date: September 2027

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.