Graduate Civil Engineer (BEng or BSc)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority engineering team in Warwickshire is seeking Graduate Engineers to assist in delivering a wide range of civil engineering projects. The role involves working on feasibility studies, technical design, stakeholder communication, and construction supervision. The ideal candidate will have completed an ICE-accredited degree and will possess problem-solving and communication skills. The organization supports professional development and offers a competitive salary of £31,022 per year.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Agile working

Generous annual leave

Christmas bonus

Access to benefits and discounts via Vivup

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a valid UK or EU passport or visa to work in the UK.
• Preferably hold a full UK driving license or intend to acquire one.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in delivering projects from small highway improvements to multimillion-pound infrastructure.
• Produce feasibility studies for new schemes.
• Technical design of new highways and structures using advanced structural modelling.
• Communicate with stakeholders and the public.
• Prepare and tender construction contracts.
• Supervise construction sites and administer contracts.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

CAD software

Structural analysis software

Education

ICE-accredited BEng or BSc course

Tools

CAD

Civil 3D

Midas

Job description

Overview

Engineering Design Services, Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is a civil engineering business unit within the Local Authority. The core business is the design and construction of new highway improvement schemes, and the design and maintenance of the County's highway structure assets and traffic control and information systems. This year WCC aims to appoint four new Graduate Engineers in the Highways Capital Delivery, Bridge & Structural Design, and Bridge Maintenance teams.

Teams and Roles

The Highways Capital Delivery team comprises engineers dedicated to project delivery at both the design and construction phase, with projects including new link roads, junction improvements, cycle schemes, traffic safety schemes and town centre regeneration schemes.

The Bridge and Structural Design Team is responsible for the technical design of new highway structures, often working as part of large integrated teams across various engineering disciplines. Projects range from new highway and drainage infrastructure to the improvement or replacement of existing structural assets which are close to end of life or require a change in use.

The Bridge Maintenance Team focuses on the inspection, assessment, and maintenance of thousands of highway structures to ensure safety, functionality and longevity. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in structural asset management, monitoring infrastructure condition and planning interventions to prevent deterioration and extend service life.

Role and Duties

As a graduate civil engineer at Warwickshire County Council, you will join a diverse engineering team, assisting other engineers in delivering projects ranging from small highway improvement schemes to multi‑million‑pound infrastructure projects. Typical day-to-day work may involve any stage of a project, including:

1. The production of feasibility studies for new schemes;
2. The technical design of new highways and structures using a broad range of techniques including advanced structural modelling software and calculations;
3. Communicating and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders and members of the public;
4. Preparing and tendering construction contracts including drawings, specifications, and contract documents;
5. Construction site supervision and contract administration.

Applicants will need to hold a valid UK or EU passport or visa to work in the UK. It is preferable if applicants hold a full UK driving licence or intend to acquire one in the near future, as sites are located across Warwickshire.

Qualifications and Experience

Starting salary £31,022 per annum, with clear progression described in the Graduate Programme.

Skills and Experience

We need engineers who:

• Can solve a variety of complex problems, both technical and non-technical
• Are great communicators, with the ability to engage with a range of audiences
• Are well-organised, with the ability to manage and maintain all types of project documentation
• Have experience using software such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or structural analysis software like Midas, Civil 3D, or similar

New graduate engineers do not need prior civil engineering project experience, but candidates with a background in the field may have an advantage. Ideally you will be completing, or have already completed, an ICE-accredited BEng or BSc course with modules applicable to the work undertaken by Warwickshire County Council.

Application notes

If you are interested in applying for one or more of these roles, please state which roles you would like to be considered for in your supporting statement.

For new civil engineers, a comprehensive training package and on-the-job training is provided, in addition to training courses, supported by the ICE training programme. Graduate engineers are encouraged to join the programme to help achieve Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineer status, with Registration and Subscription fees paid by Warwickshire County Council.

Location

The role will be a mixture of remote working and in Warwick Town Centre at Shire Hall. There are opportunities to visit project sites predominantly located in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull.

Contact

For more information about the Graduate Engineering roles and how to apply, please contact:

Peter O’Connor, Section Manager – Bridge & Structural Design, Email: [e-mail]

Imogen Francis, Graduate Civil Engineer – Bridge & Structural Design, Email: [e-mail]

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working with Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under-representation in its workforce.

Our people vision is for a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us. We offer a generous pension scheme with employer contribution, and a package of benefits including agile working, generous annual leave, bank holidays, Christmas day bonus, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

Closing date: 12 January 2026. Interview date: TBC.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format or language, or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will meet your needs.

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