Graduate Civil Engineer

Morrison Water Services; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in Maidstone is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to support the design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role involves learning from experienced engineers, participating in site visits, and gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. The two-year graduate programme supports your professional development and offers a chance to make a difference in essential services.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Access to retail discounts

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or Project Management or imminent graduation.
• Great communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, planning and delivery of civil engineering solutions for water infrastructure projects.
• Support site investigations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in risk assessments and assist in monitoring project progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Overview

Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. At M Group Water, we help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We're problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our engineering and delivery teams, supporting the design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across our frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, planning and delivery of civil engineering solutions for water infrastructure projects
• Support site investigations, surveys and assessments to inform design and construction decisions
• Contribute to the preparation of technical drawings, specifications and reports
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical and environmental engineers
• Attend site visits to gain hands-on experience and understand construction methodologies
• Assist in monitoring project progress, quality and compliance with health and safety standards
• Support the identification and resolution of engineering challenges during project delivery
• Learn how to manage subcontractors and suppliers, and contribute to procurement activities
• Participate in risk assessments, method statements and environmental planning

Graduate Programme

• Learning how civil engineering principles are applied in real-world infrastructure projects
• Developing technical knowledge in areas such as drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete and pipeline installation
• Building confidence in project coordination, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving
• Supported by experienced engineers and mentors to help you grow into a future technical leader

M Group's Graduate Programme

Our 2-year structured graduate programme is all about helping you grow into one of our future leaders. We'll give you challenges that stretch you, chances to learn new skills, and all the support you need along the way.

• Tailored development workshops with monthly bite-sized virtual sessions and quarterly face-to-face events, plus teambuilding activities to grow your confidence, build leadership skills and connect with people from across the business
• The Early Careers Network run by graduates and apprentices like you, where you can share ideas, work together and get involved in exciting projects
• A strong support network with our Early Careers team and colleagues ready to guide you, answer your questions and cheer you on
• Support for your professional development with advice and resources to help you work towards professional qualifications (e.g., ICE chartership)
• A degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or Project Management (or are due to graduate this year)
• Great communication skills and a willingness to learn
• A collaborative approach and a drive to make a difference
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites

What’s in it for you?

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

About us / Values

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations and ways of working align with ours:

• We\'re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
• We\'re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
• We\'re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• We\'re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you\'re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It\'s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.