Graduate Civil Engineer in Exeter, gb

Energy Jobline ATTB; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Exeter is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to support South West Water. You will analyse data, build dashboards, and manage drone operations, gaining hands-on experience from day one. The ideal candidate is proactive with strong analytical and communication skills, holds a full UK driving licence, and has an interest in utilities or infrastructure. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday allowance (24–26 days)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence; site visits are part of the role.
• Confidence with data and ability to explain findings clearly.
• Preferred: background or interest in utilities or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build dashboards and reports for day-to-day decisions.
• Manage drone flights and photogrammetry across operational sites.

Skills

Proactive

Analytical

Solutions-focused

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Depotnet

GIS

GPS systems

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer – £30,000 – £35,000, Exeter

Role

As a Graduate Civil Engineer with Clancy supporting South West Water, you will use data, digital tools and hands‑on insight to help drive smarter, safer ways of working. It is a varied role where you will grow your skills, work on site, and make a real impact from day one.

Key Activities

• Analyse data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build dashboards and reports to support day‑to‑day decisions.
• Support teams with tools like Depotnet, GIS and GPS systems.
• Manage drone flights and photogrammetry across operational sites.
• Get out on site to gather imagery, capture data and gain insight.
• Embed digital tools and best practice across the business.

What We're Looking For

• Proactive, analytical and solutions‑focused with a natural curiosity and desire to learn.
• Confidence with data, proficiency in Excel and Power BI, and the ability to explain findings clearly to different audiences.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Full UK driving licence, as site visits are part of the role.
• Preferred: background or interest in utilities or infrastructure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance (24–26 days per annum).
• Clancy Xtras, employee benefits programme with discounts at retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas.
• Cycle to work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must have the full right to work in the UK without restriction and without a need for sponsorship either now or in the future.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.