Graduate Civil Engineer

SYSTRA; Manchester, York and North Yorkshire, Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their growing team in Manchester. This role offers training and career advancement within a supportive environment, focusing on improving the rail network. Candidates should aspire to become chartered engineers and possess knowledge of civil engineering principles and safety standards. This position involves working with experienced engineers to successfully deliver projects while understanding budgets and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Aspiring to professionally qualified Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Experience in using computer programs to assist design.
• Awareness of programming, delivery, budgets, and timescales.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects as directed, ensuring Client commitments are met.
• Deliver tasks to the required quality, time, and budget.
• Plan and prioritize assigned tasks effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of civil engineering design principles

Knowledge of safety standards and CDM regulations

Good command of written and spoken English

Awareness of construction principles

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Computer programs for design

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

We currently have an opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our growing Engineering team in either our Leeds, Manchester or York offices from September 2026.

This is a role with opportunity for training and career growth in a team with a strong culture of mentoring and support. The candidate will be involved in designing improvements to our rail network, increasing the freedom and opportunity for people in the UK to travel on the most environmentally friendly form of transport that exists.

The Graduate Engineer will work with Senior Engineers, Engineers and Technicians in the efficient and effective delivery of projects ensuring the needs of the Client and the business are met.

In this role you will have the opportunity to rotate around other civils disciplines including Bridges, Geotechnical and Water.

Missions/Main Duties

• Contribute to projects as directed, ensuring Client commitments are met
• Undertake the duties of designer as highlighted in CDM legislation
• Deliver tasks to the required quality, time and budget
• Work with other team members and other teams to ensure compliance with both Client and business requirements
• Plan and prioritise assigned tasks effectively
• Understand the relationship between hours worked and project cost
• Contribute to the team’s achievement of Annual Plan by meeting or exceeding personal targets

Profile/Skills

• Aspiring to professionally qualified Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status
• Knowledge of safety standards and CDM regulations
• Knowledge of civil engineering design principles and standards
• Awareness of construction principles
• Awareness of programming, delivery, budgets and timescales
• Awareness of the importance of budgets and the commercial pressures that affect our work
• Knowledge of Eurocodes
• Experience in the use of computer programs to assist design
• Good command of written and spoken English

Please note if you are successful, you will be sent an email to complete a short video interview from Shortlister.