Graduate Civil Engineer

Barhale; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Peterborough is looking for a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to support the planning and delivery of clean water and wastewater projects. This role offers hands-on experience in a high-demand sector, contributing to essential infrastructure that protects the environment and serves communities. Join a company committed to investing in its people and offering strong career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Private Medical

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng).
• A passion for sustainable infrastructure and interest in the water sector.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and construction of water treatment works.
• Undertake site visits, inspections, and surveys.
• Prepare drawings and reports under senior engineers' guidance.

Skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng)

Job description

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website:

https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver to our success

Graduate Civil Engineer

The Role

We’re a ground-breaking collaboration between eight leading organisations – Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO – and we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

Are you a civil engineering graduate ready to make a real-world impact? Join a growing team delivering innovative and essential infrastructure projects that serve millions across East Anglia. We are looking for a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of clean water and wastewater projects. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-demand sector, developing the infrastructure that protects the environment and supports communities across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and construction of water treatment works, pipelines, pumping stations, and flood defences
• Undertake site visits, inspections, and surveys to support project development
• Prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, and reports under the guidance of senior engineers
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineers
• Support project management and stakeholder engagement across various stages of delivery
• Ensure all work aligns with health, safety, and environmental standards

Essential

• A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng)
• A passion for sustainable infrastructure and interest in the water sector
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Analytical mindset and willingness to learn

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence (or working towards it)

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards

Would you like to know more?

Please contact our Recruitment team via [e-mail]