Graduate Civil & Structural Engineer

BWB Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% pension match

Life assurance 4x salary

Long service recognition

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Fully funded training

Support for charterships

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

At BWB Consulting, a premier engineering and environmental design consultant in the UK, we welcome graduates to our civil and structural engineering rotation as part of a comprehensive programme. The role offers exposure to multiple disciplines and hands-on project experience while you develop practical skills and environmental awareness.

You will be supported by an experienced team and invited to Head Start activities, with opportunities across education, high-rise, residential and healthcare

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or in your final year studying towards this.
• Strong communication skills and ability to share ideas for improvement.
• Excellent teamwork and organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Right to Work in the UK; some work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking civil & structural analysis for various types of buildings using their understanding of civil & structural fundamentals.
• Fully supported by our experienced team of civil & structural engineers and technicians.
• Working on a variety of projects which will enable you to develop your practical skillset, knowledge of materials, sector considerations and environmental awareness.
• You will be invited to attend our Head Start Programme for early career support.
• Deliver cost effective, energy efficient and environmentally sustainable projects across sectors including education, high-rise, residential, student accommodation, commercial and healthcare.
• Designing new buildings through to adapting, refurbishing while ensuring we meet clients’ briefs.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Ambitious to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

At BWB Consulting, we're more than an engineering and environmental design consultant - we're a team of innovators, problem solvers and trusted partners. Our reputation for excellence and outstanding client services has made us one of the UK's most respected consultancies. Our dedication to delivering exceptional results has earned us multiple awards, including the prestigious ACE Best Large Consultancy of the year 2022. We are honoured to hold both Investors In People and Investors in Wellbeing.

What you'll be doing:

In your first year of this role you will rotate around our civil and structural disciplines as part of our graduate programme.

• Undertaking civil & structural analysis for various types of buildings using their understanding of civil & structural fundamentals.
• You will be fully supported by our experienced team of civil & structural engineers and technicians.
• Working on a variety of projects which will enable you to develop your practical skillset, knowledge of various materials, sector considerations and commercial & environmental awareness. You will also be invited to attend our Head Start Programme which will provide support and guidance during your early career.
• Supporting the business with delivering cost effective, energy efficient and environmentally sustainable projects across many different sectors including education, high-rise, residential and student accommodation, commercial and healthcare.
• Designing new buildings through to adapting, refurbishing our principle of applying intelligent design, flexibility and innovation remains constant whilst ensuring we meet our clients brief.

What you'll bring:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or in your final year studying towards this.
• Keen to share your ideas about how we can do things better.
• Great communication skills developed through well-rounded life experience - academically, socially and in any previous work situations.
• Enthusiastic and ambitious to learn and progress.
• A problem solver with strong communication skills.
• Personal organisation skills, and the ability to work well within a team.
• Right to Work and live in the UK.
• A knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Applicants with some work experience in engineering, either through work experience or as part of an academic course, are ideally sought.

What We Offer at BWB Consulting

At BWB, we value your individuality and support you to thrive.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Inclusive Culture - Bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Competitive Rewards - Competitive salary, 5% pension match, life assurance (4x salary), and long service recognition.
• Time Off & Flexibility - 25 days' holiday (with option to buy more) and hybrid working for a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellbeing - Westfield Health support, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, and regular wellbeing initiatives.
• Growth & Development - Fully funded training, support for charterships, and paid professional subscriptions.
• Community & Connection - Paid volunteering days, social events, and access to discounts and savings.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all, and we're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you through our process.

Applications for this role will need to be submitted by 15 January 2026.