Graduate Civil Engineer

Van Elle; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ground engineering contractor is seeking recent Civil Engineering Graduates to join their team. The role offers a challenging start to your engineering career, with responsibilities including supporting site operations and ensuring health and safety compliance. Suitable candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and be able to demonstrate practical experience or relevant skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Access to Company pension

Onsite Training Centre with ongoing opportunities

Access to a confidential employee support line

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar is required.
• Demonstrate practical experience from construction or transferrable skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support management of site operations ensuring safety and quality.
• Assist in planning operations including writing method statements.
• Implement operational quality control measures.

Skills

Practical experience from construction

Attention to detail

Effective planning and organisation

Analytical and mathematical skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft packages

Job description

Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8GJ

We have exciting opportunities for recent Civil Engineering Graduates to join the UK’s largest and most diverse geotechnical and ground engineering contractor.

The role will be challenging, demanding, varied and a fantastic opportunity to begin your engineering career alongside the support offered from our vastly experienced team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the management of site operations, to ensure safety, quality, cost effectiveness, timely production and customer satisfaction
• Assist in planning and sequencing of operations, including writing method statements and risk assessments, and procuring sub-contractor, labour, plant and material resources
• Implement operational quality control measures and QA processes
• Develop work plans, method statements and risk assessments
• Monitor the progress of project works
• Take a proactive approach in the responsibility for Health and Safety ensuring all required documentation is in place
• Ensure full communication across all management levels within the project
• Attend regular meetings with the client to discuss and appraise performance
• Ensure that all operatives are provided with the necessary resources, materials and information for the carrying out of their duties and for ensuring that safe working practices are followed
• Complete quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard.
• Conduct self in a way that reflect and promotes the Van Elle company values.
• Understand and act in accordance with Van Elle’s policies and procedures.
• Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake
  
  

Who We're Looking For

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• Be able to demonstrate practical experience from construction or similar transferrable skills
• Experience with AutoCAD preferable
• IT competent in Microsoft packages
• Valid CSCS would be beneficial
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines and under pressure
• Good attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Effective planning and organisation skills
• A structured approach to problem solving
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, mathematical and technical skills
• Knowledge of the relevant legal and safety regulations
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Eligible to work and live in the UK.
• Flexibility to travel in the UK.
• A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK (desirable)
  
  

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Hours of work are 8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
• Permanent position
• Benefits include access to Company pension, bonus scheme and Healthcare Cash Plan with family option.
• Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Onsite Canteen.
• Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.
  
  

About Us

Over the past 40 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK’s largest independent ground engineering contractor in the UK. Van Elle’s unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost-effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail.

Employing over 700 people, with a turnover of over £90 million, we have plans to grow and build on our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. Van Elle values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role.