Graduate Civil Engineer

Evan Craig Limited; Wigan; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentoring

ICE qualification support

Hands-on project work from day one

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Evan Craig Limited is hiring a Graduate Civil Engineer in Greater Manchester. No prior industry experience required; you will be mentored by experienced engineers and supported toward chartership as you contribute to infrastructure and development projects.

You will help with highways design, drainage feasibility, and regulatory approvals, working within a growing multidisciplinary team committed to professional development and a family-like culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering; recent graduates welcome.
• No previous industry experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; good communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing civils designs for highways, external levels and plot drainage.
• Support site appraisals, drainage feasibility studies and FRAs.
• Assist with approvals including Section 38 and Section 104 agreements.
• Coordinate with LLFA in England and SAB in Wales.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to meet milestones.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Ability to interpret drawings

Education

Civil Engineering degree (BEng/MEng/BSc)

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

PDS

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

GREATER MANCHESTER

Graduate Civil Engineer: Starting your engineering career? Develop and progress at this ambitious and supportive Medium-Sized Multidisciplinary Consultancy. The role is based in Greater Manchester.

Overview

Our client is an award-winning, ambitious multidisciplinary consultancy group with a strong technical reputation. They deliver civil, structural, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering solutions across the UK, and their work is predominantly residential, for major housebuilders, alongside a portfolio of commercial projects.

They are now seeking a graduate Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team. You’ll support the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure and development projects across a range of sectors. No previous industry experience is needed — just a civil engineering degree, curiosity and the drive to develop your professional competence. You’ll be mentored by experienced engineers and supported on your path to chartership.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing consultancy with a family feel culture that offers clear progression and professional support for your career development.

Responsibilities

• Help produce detailed civils designs — highways, external levels and plot drainage for residential developments – building up to completing designs independently
• Support site appraisals, drainage feasibility studies and Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
• Help prepare, submit and manage statutory approvals, including Section 38 (Highways) and Section 104 (Water Industry Act) agreements
• Liaise with approval bodies, including Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA) in England and Sustainable Drainage Approval Bodies (SAB) in Wales
• Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams, clients and external stakeholders to meet project milestones

Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng, MEng or BSc) — recent and soon-to-be graduates welcome
• No previous industry background required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical information
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, PDS, Civil 3D or MicroDrainage is a bonus — training provided
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

On offer

• Competitive graduate salary
• Structured mentoring from experienced civils engineers
• Support towards ICE professional qualification (IEng / CEng)
• Hands-on project work from day one
• Clear career progression in an ambitious, growing group
• Employee Assistance Programme

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.