Graduate Civil Engineer - Neath - 2027

OCU Group; Resolven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group, through its OCU Connect division in Neath, invites new graduates to join a two-year Graduate Programme in Civil Engineering. You will support design, development and delivery of infrastructure and utility projects across Wales and the wider UK.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, perform calculations, site surveys, reports and design reviews, and gain exposure to feasibility through handover, while developing practical and sustainable engineering solutions and progressing

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (2:2 minimum) or related field.
• Full UK driving licence would be beneficial.
• Experience from academic projects, placements, internships or extracurricular activities involving civil engineering would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering calculations, site surveys, technical reports and design reviews.
• Support project planning and delivery across infrastructure and utility projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to feasibility, concept development and handover activities throughout project life cycle.

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer - Neath - 2027

Department: OCU Connect

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Neath

Reporting To: Matt Clarke

Description

You'll play a key role in supporting the design, development and delivery of civil engineering solutions across OCU's infrastructure and utility projects. Based in Neath, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, helping to deliver projects that provide essential services and critical infrastructure for communities across Wales and the wider UK.

You'll gain exposure to a broad range of civil engineering activities, supporting projects from initial feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning and handover. Working alongside experienced engineers, project managers, operational teams and clients, you'll help develop engineering solutions, undertake technical assessments and support the successful delivery of projects that meet safety, quality, environmental and regulatory requirements.

As part of the role, you'll assist with engineering calculations, site surveys, technical reports, design reviews and project planning activities. You'll gain valuable experience across a range of infrastructure projects, including utility networks, civil structures, drainage systems, highways and associated construction works. You'll also develop an understanding of engineering standards, construction methodologies and project delivery processes while supporting the development of practical and sustainable engineering solutions.

The role will involve collaboration across both office and site environments, providing valuable hands-on experience and exposure to live construction and infrastructure projects. You'll have opportunities to work closely with operational teams and contractors, developing a strong understanding of how engineering designs are implemented in practice. As your technical knowledge and confidence grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility, develop strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, and become an important contributor to delivering infrastructure that supports communities and enhances essential services.

Perfect for

Graduates who are passionate about engineering, infrastructure and construction and want to develop a career delivering projects that have a lasting impact on communities. You'll be curious, analytical and eager to learn, with strong problem-solving skills and an interest in how engineering solutions are designed, constructed and maintained.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys applying technical knowledge to real-world challenges, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and seeing projects progress from concept through to completion. You'll be keen to develop your engineering expertise, communication skills and project delivery knowledge while working alongside experienced professionals on a variety of infrastructure projects.

You’ll enjoy balancing technical design work with practical site experience, helping to deliver safe, sustainable and efficient infrastructure solutions that support the UK's utility and civil engineering networks.

Entry Requirements

You’ll need (or be on track to achieve) a degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related engineering discipline with a minimum 2:2 classification.

Due to the nature of the role and occasional travel between offices and project sites, a full UK driving licence would be beneficial.

Experience gained through academic projects, placements, internships or extracurricular activities involving civil engineering, infrastructure design, construction or project delivery would be advantageous.

Training Programme

Our 2 year Graduate Programme combines structured training with hands-on experience, giving you real responsibility from day one. You'll learn directly alongside industry experts in a collaborative, supportive environment. We invest in your continuous professional development, giving you the tools, confidence and clear progression path to build a long term career within OCU.