Graduate Civil Engineer in Edinburgh

Energy Jobline CVL; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surfacing and highways contractor in Scotland is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their team. This role offers a structured career pathway to management within six years, including hands-on experience and professional development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and a passion for infrastructure projects. The position includes a salary of up to £30,000 and exceptional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Permanent position and salary up to £30,000

Exceptional career progression

Structured mentoring

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• Willingness to travel across Scotland for site and office work.
• Proactive attitude and drive to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across various surfacing and highways projects.
• Receive structured training for progression to Assistant Contracts Manager.
• Manage projects and teams as you progress to Operations Manager.

Skills

Civil Engineering degree

Passion for highways and infrastructure

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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Graduate Civil Engineer

Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer looking to build a career that truly goes places? This is your chance to join a leading surfacing and highways contractor offering a clear, structured route to management and beyond - all while working on exciting projects across Scotland.

You'll be joining a team that invests heavily in its people, with a commitment to professional development, mentoring and long-term progression. From day one, you'll be on a career path designed to take you from Graduate Civil Engineer to Operations Manager within six years.

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you'll gain hands‑on experience across a range of surfacing and highways projects, working alongside experienced engineers, supervisors and managers. You'll spend time both on-site and in the office, learning every aspect of contract management and project delivery.

Over your first 12 months, you'll receive structured training designed to prepare you for your next step - promotion to Assistant Contracts Manager. A further 12 months of development will see you progress to Contracts Manager, managing your own projects and teams. With continued success and guidance, you'll reach Operations Manager level within six years – a genuinely fast‑tracked leadership route rarely offered in the industry.

What you'll need to bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• A passion for highways, surfacing, or infrastructure projects
• A willingness to travel to offices and sites across Scotland
• A proactive attitude and drive to learn, develop and progress quickly

What's on offer for you

• Permanent position with a salary of up to £30,000
• Exceptional career progression and personal development plan
• Structured mentoring and professional guidance
• Opportunity to work on large‑scale infrastructure and highways projects
• Supportive team culture with a strong emphasis on growth and long‑term success

Where you'll be working

You'll be based in Scotland, travelling to project sites and regional offices as required. This is a field‑based role that gives you exposure to the full project lifecycle, from planning through to delivery.

Ready to build your future?

If you're a Graduate Civil Engineer who wants more than just a job – if you're looking for a genuine career path into management within a respected industry leader – this is the role for you.

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