Graduate Civil Engineer

Wilde Consulting Engineers; Stockport; Híbrido; GBP 26.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid overtime

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Wilde Consulting Engineers in Stockport is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join the Civils and Infrastructure team on a permanent basis. You will contribute to drainage, highways, development and rail projects, gaining hands-on experience across feasibility through to detailed design.

You will work with experienced engineers, develop your technical knowledge, and progress toward professional qualification in a supportive, close-knit national consultancy with hybrid/flexible working

Formación

• ICE-accredited Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Interest in civil infrastructure projects including drainage, highways, development and rail.
• Desire to pursue a career in civil engineering consultancy.
• Experience with AutoCAD is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Civil 3D beneficial but not essential.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.
• Proactive attitude with willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail and quality of work.

Responsabilidades

• Assisting with the preparation of civil engineering designs, drawings and supporting technical information.
• Assisting with the design and delivery of civil infrastructure schemes including drainage, highways, development and rail projects.
• Producing and amending technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Supporting engineers with calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Developing an understanding of Eurocodes and UK drainage standards.
• Liaising with engineers, technicians and project team to ensure coordinated design information.

Conocimientos

AutoCAD

UK standards

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

ICE-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Descripción del empleo

Position: Graduate Civil Engineer
Location: Stockport
Position type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable and Competitive

About us

Wilde Consulting Engineers is an established, family-owned civil and structural engineering consultancy, founded in 1980. Over the years, we’ve grown to become one of the UK’s leading independent firms, delivering innovative and reliable engineering solutions. We work with a wide range of public and private sector clients including local authorities, contractors, and government agencies. Our projects span infrastructure design, feasibility studies, technical assessments, and advisory services across highways, drainage, flood risk, development, and the rail sector.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Stockport Civils and Infrastructure team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to develop their career within a busy civil engineering consultancy, with the opportunity to gain experience across a range of infrastructure projects in drainage, highways, development and rail.

You will work closely with experienced engineers and technicians, supporting the preparation and delivery of civil engineering designs and developing your technical knowledge through hands‑on project experience. We are particularly interested in graduates with a genuine interest in infrastructure projects including drainage, highway development and rail who are keen to build a career in this area.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects from initial feasibility and concept stages through to detailed design, gaining exposure to a broad range of civil engineering and developing towards professional qualification.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of civil engineering designs, drawings and supporting technical information.
• Assisting with the design and delivery of civil infrastructure schemes including drainage, highways, development and rail projects.
• Assisting with hydraulic assessments, including surface water drainage calculations and drainage modelling where appropriate.
• Producing and amending technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Supporting engineers with calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Preparing drawings and documentation in accordance with client requirements, relevant standards and adoptable standards, including Section 278/38, S104 and S106 agreements where applicable.
• Developing an understanding of relevant Eurocodes, British Standards as well as UK drainage standards and design guidance.
• Assisting with site visits, surveys and inspections where required.
• Liaising with engineers, technicians and other members of the project team to help ensure coordinated design information.
• Supporting the team in responding to technical queries during design and construction.
• Developing technical knowledge and contributing to the continued improvement of design processes and best practice.

Qualifications and experience

• ICE-accredited Degree in Civil Engineering
• A genuine interest in civil infrastructure projects including drainage, highways, development and rail.
• An interest in developing a career within civil engineering consultancy.
• Some experience of AutoCAD would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Civil 3D would be beneficial but is not essential.
• A basic understanding of UK civil engineering standards and design practices would be advantageous.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn, develop and take on new challenges.
• Strong attention to detail and an interest in producing high-quality technical work.
• Exciting and varied workload across a wide range of infrastructure projects.
• Supportive, close-knit team culture with the opportunities and resources of a larger national consultancy.
• Clear opportunities for career progression as the company continues to grow.
• Ongoing support for training, mentoring and professional development, including assistance towards professional qualifications where appropriate.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary package tailored to individual experience and qualifications.
• Be part of a growing company with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation and quality.

What we offer

• Varied and interesting project work.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding consultancy.
• Excellent career progression and professional development.
• The opportunity to contribute to resilient and sustainable infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Paid overtime.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Buy and sell up to 5 days’ annual leave.

Wilde Consulting Engineers are an Equal Opportunities employer.