Graduate Digital Developer

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Life Assurance

Private medical care

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

VolkerStevin is seeking a Graduate Digital Developer in Preston, Lancashire to join our Digital Team. You will develop applications, dashboards and reports using Power Platform, gathering requirements and translating them into practical digital solutions within a large civil engineering context.

Working with project teams, you’ll support planning, testing and deployment of new digital initiatives, promote user adoption through training, and visit sites to champion digital ways of working.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Data Analytics, IT or related discipline.
• Interest in digital transformation and business improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Good organisation and time management; ability to manage priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, reporting tools or data analytics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Developing applications, dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Gathering requirements and translating business needs into practical digital solutions.
• Supporting the planning, development, testing and deployment of new digital initiatives.
• Assisting with the rollout and implementation of digital tools and technologies.
• Promoting user adoption through training, guidance and ongoing support.
• Visiting sites and offices to engage with teams and champion digital ways of working.
• Monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Capturing and sharing best practice across the business.
• Supporting wider business improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Analytics

Communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Collaborative learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Development / Data Analytics / IT or related

Tools

Power Platform

Reporting tools

Data analytics software

Job description

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

Graduate Digital Developer

Preston, Lancashire

Launch Your Digital Career with VolkerStevin

Are you passionate about technology, innovation and finding smarter ways of working? Looking to start your career with a company delivering some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects?

VolkerStevin is seeking a Graduate Digital Developer to join our Digital Team in Preston. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering our "Tomorrow Now" strategy and helping drive our vision of being Powered by Data, Driven by People.

Working alongside experienced digital professionals, you'll help develop and implement innovative solutions that improve efficiency, enhance collaboration and support project delivery across the business.

The Role

You'll work closely with project teams and stakeholders to understand challenges, identify opportunities for improvement and develop digital solutions that deliver measurable benefits.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing applications, dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power Platform tools.
• Gathering requirements and translating business needs into practical digital solutions.
• Supporting the planning, development, testing and deployment of new digital initiatives.
• Assisting with the rollout and implementation of digital tools and technologies.
• Promoting user adoption through training, guidance and ongoing support.
• Visiting sites and offices to engage with teams and champion digital ways of working.
• Monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Capturing and sharing best practice across the business.
• Supporting wider business improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and productivity.

About You

We're looking for a motivated graduate with a passion for technology, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Data Analytics, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• An interest in digital transformation and business improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and eagerness to learn.

Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, reporting tools or data analytics software would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join VolkerStevin?

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your career with a leading civil engineering and infrastructure business that is embracing digital innovation to transform the way projects are delivered.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Structured training and support.
• Exposure to major infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Opportunities to work with modern digital technologies.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities.

Join VolkerStevin and help shape the future of digital delivery.

About you

• Degree in Mathematics, ICT, Engineering or similar
• Office 365 proficiency (Teams)
• Thirst to learn and upskill

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance
• Flexible working opportunities
  programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.