Graduate Civil Engineer - Projects (Graduate Programme)

London Gatwick

England

On-site

GBP 30,150 - 36,850

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

£2,000 welcome bonus
Pension and lifestyle insurance
Annual bonus
Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading airport in the UK is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their three-year Graduate Programme. You'll engage in innovative civil projects, get exposure to various teams, and work towards Chartered Engineer status. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits, aimed at developing your skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • Recent graduation in Engineering with 2:1 or above, or expected in 2026.
  • Driving licence required.
  • Interest in Construction sector and projects.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in civil engineering projects within an airport environment.
  • Rotate across different teams focusing on construction management.

Skills

Logical thinking
Problem-solving
Numeracy
Data analysis
Team working

Education

Minimum 2:1 Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer – Projects (Graduate Programme)

Join to apply for the Graduate Civil Engineer – Projects (Graduate Programme) role at London Gatwick

Be among the first 25 applicants. Deadline for applications: Friday 12th December 2025. We encourage early applications, as we may close the application window ahead of the deadline if we receive a high volume of strong candidates. Don’t miss out—apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

This range is provided by London Gatwick. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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(3 years Fixed Term Contract)

£33,500 salary, £2,000 welcome bonus, £550 Flex allowance plus up to 10% bonus and benefits

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Deadline for applications: Friday 12th December 2025. We encourage early applications, as we may close the application window ahead of the deadline if we receive a high volume of strong candidates. Don’t miss out—apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

Have you recently graduated from 2024, 2025 with a 2:1 (or projected for 2026) or above in a Master's degree in a relevant Civil Engineering?

Are you interested in a programme that will facilitate professional development and exposure to real life Construction projects in a 24/7 live operational environment. Providing a route to Chartered status, with substantive opportunity to progress into roles such as Field Engineer or Project Engineer at the end of the scheme.

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick

Where will your career take you? The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.

What is the Graduate Programme?

Lasting 3 years, the programme will be involved in live projects that deliver strategic growth, by building our future infrastructure. As passenger numbers rise, it's vital we grow our infrastructure capacity and deliver our sustainability goals. Focused on civil work within an airport environment.

You will play a part in this growth working across field and project engineer teams across a wide variety of business areas and projects that cover every aspect of the airport ecosystem. Surface access, car parks, terminal buildings or out on our airfield.

You will gain a unique insight into the inner workings of our business rotating across Construction and Field / Project Engineering and experiencing different roles and programmes. With the convenience of being on an amazing single campus.

As well as giving you exposure to innovative projects in a fast paced environment this role can also offer you:

  • A foundation for a career in engineering and support route to Chartership
  • Opportunity to build your portfolio of skills and experience by exposure across different projects
  • High environmental and safety standards
  • Developing your design management, construction management and project management skills
  • Working on £multi-million projects and be involved from inception through to design, construction, handover and completion.
  • Being part of a supportive and collaborative team

What else will you gain?

  • A development programme that builds on your commercial awareness, wider skills and development.
  • Insights into Aviation and its impact and associated industries, including sustainability and commerciality.
  • A programme aligned and accredited with engineering institutions such as ICE to satisfy the requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
  • The opportunity for internal progression into Field or Project Engineering roles

Do you have what we're looking for?

  • Minimum 2:1 Master's degree (graduated 2024, 2025, or projected for 2026) in Civil Engineering, or includes these subject modules covered as a core discipline.
  • Driving licence
  • Keen interest in the Construction sector and being involved in active construction projects
  • Logical thinker with an aptitude for problem-solving
  • Highly numerate, with an understanding of Data analysis
  • Ability to prioritise and work at pace
  • Creative, innovative, curious to find a better way
  • Team working – you'll enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas, and collaborating with colleagues as well as other graduates

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an:

  • annual bonus
  • pension, and lifestyle insurance.

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.

What's it like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim is to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Click apply to start your career with London Gatwick.

Selection Process

  • An online application that will involve a CV – Deadline for applications: Friday 12th December 2025. We encourage early applications, as we may close the application window ahead of the deadline if we receive a high volume of strong candidates. Don’t miss out—apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.
  • Online assessment – an online chat tool to demonstrate your strengths and relevant values and behaviours
  • On review of your full application and completed assessment, should you be successful you will be invited to a virtual 1st stage screening call with our Graduate recruitment partner Sanctuary Graduates
  • If successful at screening, your application will be shortlisted and then if successful on final selection for the next stage, you will be invited to an assessment centre which consists of group and individual activities as well as an interview with the opportunity to meet managers and teams here at London Gatwick.
  • The assessment centre dates are currently to be confirmed but will take place in likely February 2026.
Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Contract
Job function
  • Industries: Airlines and Aviation, Construction, and Civil Engineering
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