Graduate Design Engineer

Kier Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing support programme

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Job summary

Kier Group in Basingstoke seeks a Graduate Design Engineer to join the Design Team in Transportation. Based at the Basingstoke office, you will enter a 2-year graduate development programme with a permanent full-time contract.

Starting salary is £30,000 per annum, with potential progression to around £38k on completion. The role offers hands-on design experience across highways, rail, aviation and ports in the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Graduate in 2026 or within the past three years.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

We're looking for a Graduate Design Engineer to join our Design Team based in Basingstoke. You will be working in the Kier Design area of Transportation

Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/

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 https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/

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.

Locations: Based out of the Basingstoke office

Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum

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.

As a Graduate Design Engineer, you'll be an essential part of our design engineering team, helping to shape the future of construction and infrastructure across the UK.

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

What are the benefits for you?

• 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 hold a full UK drivers' licence

Diversity and inclusion

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 .

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.