Graduate Civil/Structural Design Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure services company is seeking a Graduate Civil/Structural Design Engineer to join their Transportation team in Birmingham. The role involves assisting in project designs, managing schedules, and conducting site visits. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and strong problem-solving skills. Starting salary is £30,000 per annum, with a car allowance and potential to grow into an assistant role with a salary around £38k upon completion of the program.

Benefits

£4,750 car allowance

Structured graduate development programme

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2026 or recently graduated within the past three years.
• A related Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Ideally possess a full UK driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and management of project designs and specifications.
• Support the development and monitoring of project schedules and budgets.
• Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and provide project updates.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Time management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

We're looking for Graduate Civil/Structural Design Engineers to join our Transportation team based across various Midlands/Northern locations. You will be working in the Kier Design area of Transportation, supporting on the Civil/Structural part of the projects. As a Graduate Civil/Structural Design Engineer, you'll be an essential part of our engineering team, helping to shape the future of construction across the UK. You'll have the chance to work in a variety of teams, either on-site where the action happens or in a design-based role, depending on where your interests lie.

What will your day-to-day duties include?

• Assisting in the preparation and management of project designs, plans, and specifications
• Supporting the development and monitoring of project schedules and budgets
• Conducting site visits to ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements
• Collaborating with project managers and engineers to solve technical issues and ensure project success
• Preparing technical reports, documentation, and providing project updates

Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.

• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths

What are we looking for?

We\'re looking for people due to graduate in 2026, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

The role of Graduate Civil/Structural Design Engineer is great for you if:

• A related Degree in Civil Engineering
• You're excited about starting a career in construction engineering
• You're organized, with great time management skills
• You enjoy solving problems and have strong analytical abilities
• Ideally you have a full UK driver\'s licence

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Kier website.

Transportation

Transportation - Build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people. We provide transport solutions that are sustainable, long-lasting and that promote various methods of transport. Visit https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/ for more information.

Opportunity details

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career. Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We\'re proud of the steps we\'ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier\'s diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum with potential £4,750 car allowance depending on eligibility

Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

Starting date: September 2026

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.