Graduate Civil Engineer — On‑Site Construction & Travel

JN Bentley; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus option to购买

Health cash plan for medical costs

Exclusive discounts

Flexible pension contributions

Early Career Professionals network

Internal Development Scheme

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a site-based early careers engineer to assist in setting out structures, coordinating surveying duties and supporting project delivery across the South West Water framework.

You will work with design and construction teams, learning RAMS, planning, safety and cost forecasting while developing practical surveying skills on live sites. Summer 2027 start is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Graduated or due to graduate in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Understand civil engineering principles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• A valid driving license is essential.
• Willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the set-up, construction, commissioning and handover of projects.
• Setting out line & level of structures and pipework using surveying equipment (GPS, total station, dumpy Level, pipe laser).
• Carrying out QA and completing ITRs in line with procedures.
• Assist the Site Manager with RAMS, permits to work, toolbox talks, start safe briefings and safety on site.
• Assist the Site Manager with day-to-day running of the site including materials and plant and processing of delivery tickets.
• Assist the Site Manager with programming & planning.
• Assist the Site Manager and QS with cost forecasting.
• Liaise with designers, support teams, supply chains & client.
• Producing as-built surveys and records.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Surveying tools

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a site-based early careers engineer to assist in setting out structures, coordinating surveying duties and supporting project delivery across the South West Water framework.

You will work with design and construction teams, learning RAMS, planning, safety and cost forecasting while developing practical surveying skills on live sites. Summer 2027 start is anticipated.