Graduate Civil Engineer - UK Projects, Chartership Path

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards

Flexible benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd in the United Kingdom offers graduates real hands-on experience from day one on iconic buildings and infrastructure. You'll join a live project team, rotate across sectors, and work toward becoming a chartered professional.

Starting September 2027, locations across the UK provide development through ICE or RICS chartership, with four dedicated PD days per year, and a structured two-year journey featuring conferences and simulations to build breadth and confidence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil engineering or related subject, completed or due in 2027.
• Curiosity, drive and a team-first attitude.
• Willingness to travel and move between project locations.

Responsibilities

• Join one of our core job families and rotate across projects, sectors and specialisms to build real breadth.
• Clear route to chartership with ICE or RICS; you get 4 dedicated days a year for professional development.
• Your own cohort of fellow graduates to learn alongside and support each other.
• Structured two-year journey: Emerging Talent conferences, a three-day team development course, a three-day Project Simulation, and People Agility training.
• Our values focus on safety, quality, engineering excellence, sustainability, and client needs.

Skills

SMSTS

SEATS

Presenting with Excellence

Package Management

Curiosity

Team-first attitude

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject

Tools

Excel

AI

Digital construction

Job description

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd in the United Kingdom offers graduates real hands-on experience from day one on iconic buildings and infrastructure. You'll join a live project team, rotate across sectors, and work toward becoming a chartered professional.

Starting September 2027, locations across the UK provide development through ICE or RICS chartership, with four dedicated PD days per year, and a structured two-year journey featuring conferences and simulations to build breadth and confidence.