Graduate Civil Engineer | West Midlands

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship toward ICE chartership

CPD and development opportunities

Friendly collaborative team

Exposure to real-world design work

Flexible working after probation

Job summary

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd in the West Midlands invites applications for a Graduate Civil Engineer. You will work with experienced engineers on the design, analysis and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across the UK, gaining hands-on project experience and progressing toward ICE chartership.

The role covers highways, drainage and earthworks, with exposure to AutoCAD, Civil3D and MicroDrainage, and a supportive mentorship program, training, CPD and development opportunities in

Qualifications

• Essential: BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering (or close to completion).
• Essential: Strong understanding of core civil engineering principles.
• Essential: Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Essential: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: Previous placement or internship experience.
• Desirable: Familiarity with CAD/Civil3D/etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and modelling of civil engineering infrastructure including highways, drainage and earthworks.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, technical reports and design documentation.
• Support senior engineers with project delivery and site investigations.
• Use software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroDrainage (or similar).
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to sustainable, safe and cost‑effective engineering solutions.

Skills

Core civil engineering principles

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn software

Independent working

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering (or close to completion)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

We have a growing client looking to recruit. They are a forward-thinking engineering consultancy based in West Midlands, delivering high‑quality civil and structural engineering solutions across the UK. They work on an exciting mix of commercial, residential, industrial and infrastructure projects, and we’re looking for a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to join our team as we continue to expand.

The role

As a Graduate Civil Engineer with our client, you will work alongside experienced engineers and technicians. Contributing to the design, analysis and delivery of engineering projects of varying scale and complexity. This is an excellent opportunity to build your professional skills, gain hands‑on project experience and progress toward chartership with the ICE.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and modelling of civil engineering infrastructure including highways, drainage and earthworks.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, technical reports and design documentation.
• Support senior engineers with project delivery and site investigations.
• Use software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroDrainage (or similar).
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to sustainable, safe and cost‑effective engineering solutions.

About You

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, curious and eager to grow.

Essential:

• BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering (or close to completion).
• Strong understanding of core civil engineering principles.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new software and industry standards.

Desirable:

• Previous placement or internship experience.
• Familiarity with industry design software (CAD/Civil3D/etc.).
• Interest in pursuing professional accreditation (ICE).

Whats on offer

• Competitive salary and annual review structure.
• Support and mentorship toward ICE chartership.
• Training, CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Friendly, collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to a wide variety of real‑world design and engineering work.
• Flexible working options after probation