Graduate Civil Engineer

Diceconsult; Nottingham, Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Unlimited annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Graduate training scheme

Job summary

Diceconsult is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their team in Nottingham. As a new team member, you will manage significant Civil Engineering projects with a potential value of up to £60 million, contributing to a variety of sectors such as Healthcare, Residential, and Education.

The position emphasizes professional growth, providing a structured training program aimed at achieving chartership, while also offering flexible working conditions between Nottingham and Sheffield, and a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual bonus and unlimited leave.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or expecting to graduate in Summer 2024.
• Previous experience in civil or structural engineering preferred.
• Aspiration to achieve chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Deliver feasibility and engineering design for various projects.
• Assist with project budgets and timelines.
• Engage with clients and statutory bodies as required.

Skills

Proactive problem solving

Excellent verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

IT skills proficiency

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Microdrainage

Site3D

Job description

Salary £25,000 - £30,000 (Subject to Skills & Experience)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our growing team in the role of Graduate Civil Engineer. The most suitable candidate will have a degree in a course relating to Civil Engineering or be expecting to graduate in Summer 2026 and will have aspirations of working towards chartership status (ICE preferred), with strong technical knowledge of civil engineering. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the built environment and civil engineering.

The Graduate Structural Engineer will be responsible for the technical delivery of a portfolio of exciting projects including Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Education and Higher Education, Leisure and Retail schemes, up to £60 million in value. With this type of portfolio, Dice can offer prospective employees a diversity in workload and a chance to become an integral part of the ongoing growth of the business with a fast-track route towards chartership.

The candidate’s primary location will be our Sheffield or Nottingham office, but with the benefit of flexible and agile working arrangements, with up to 3 days of home working arrangements, with up to 3 days of home working if desired.

Your Role

• Responsibility for the delivery of feasibility, preliminary and detailed engineering design including full tender and construction packages.
• Attend project meetings alongside the Project Manager / Design Manager where required.
• Assist with the development of fee proposals & bids.
• Assist with project budgets and ensuring work is delivered on time and on budget.
• Assisting in consultation with clients, other staff members, and statutory bodies including Building Control, NHBC, Planning Authorities, Highway Authorities, Environment Agency, Statutory Undertakers etc.
• Developing a knowledge of the CDM Regulations and construction industry health and safety.
• Utilisation of various computer software programs which will include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), AutoCAD and more specialist software such as, Microdrainage, Site3D, Causeway FLOW, Line and Sign.
• Maintaining high technical standards consistent with the project design brief.
• Preparation of reports, calculations, modelling, and drawings including earthworks, drainage and highways with the intention of satisfying the project design brief.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Quality Systems associated with all civils projects.
• Undertake site visits associated with inspections and/ or site investigation works.
• Other duties may occasionally be required to support the needs of the business.

Key Skills & Experience

• Educated to degree level or expecting to graduate in Summer 2024 in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or an equivalent subject and/or level, with a minimum 2:1.
• Previous work experience relevant to civil or structural engineering is preferred but not essential.
• A dynamic work ethic and pro-active approach to problem solving.
• Aspiration to work towards chartered status with MICE, which will be fully supported on our graduate training programme.
• Knowledge of designing to European and British codes of practice.
• Possess excellent IT skills with proficiency in using spreadsheets and word software. Experience utilising other packages such as AutoCAD, Microdrainage, Site3D, Causeway FLOW, Line and Sign would be advantageous.
• Able to meet deadlines with strong organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to represent the business at client and wider design meetings where required.

Company Benefits

• Annual bonus, subject to individual and company performance.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements between our Sheffield/Nottingham office and location of your choosing.
• Opportunity to join a growing, vibrant, diverse business with ambitious plans for growth.
• Opportunity for clear career progression to a more senior position within the business, subject to performance.
• Option to join our company pension scheme following successful completion of your three-month probationary period (5% of gross salary employer contribution).
• A rewarding company benefits package including cash back on medical and dental costs, paid subscriptions to medical and wellbeing apps, life and critical illness insurance, discounted gym memberships, shopping, cinema and more.
• Unlimited annual leave policy.
• Casual dress and a family feel approach to business operations, including open door policy and direct relationships with company directors and senior management team.
• Regular company events and social activities funded by the business.
• Graduate training scheme to support your professional and technical development, including an assigned mentor. Structured training towards chartership.
• Annual professional membership subscription fees paid by the company.