Graduate Digital Visualisation Design Engineer 2027 - Environment

Ciwmjobs; Warrington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £29,500

28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Volunteer days

Agile working

Benefits package

Job summary

Galliford Try is launching a two-year Graduate Development Programme in Digital Visualisation Design Engineering for 2027, based in Warrington. You will develop technical skills, build your network and progress toward professional qualifications. The programme blends hands-on civils exposure with learning modules and mentoring.

You will create 3D models, renders and animations, learning to integrate 4D simulations and multi-software workflows while contributing to project communications and bids.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Games Design, Architecture, Computer Animation, Visual Effects or BIM by Sep 2027.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models, renders, animations and diagrams for project communications.
• Produce high-quality visual content to communicate design intent across the built environment.
• Support bids, presentations and stakeholder engagement with visual media.

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Games Design / Architecture / Computer Animation / Visual Effects / BIM

Tools

3D Studio Max

CAD software

Synchro/Navisworks

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Description

Graduate Digital Visualisation Design Engineer 2027 - Environment

Locations: Warrington

Closing Date: 14th January 2027

Become a part of the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates and apprentices by TheJobCrowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category.

Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands‑on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.

Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full-time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.

What will you be doing?

As a Graduate Engineer within the Digital Visualisation team, you will support the creation of high-quality visual content that communicates design intent and project concepts across the built environment. You will be responsible for producing 3D models, renders, animations, and diagrams.

This is a digitally focused role requiring both creative and technical skills, with an emphasis on delivering accurate and visually engaging outputs. This position plays a key part in enhancing the clarity and impact of project communications, supporting bids, presentations, and stakeholder engagement through compelling visual media. It also provides a structured opportunity for skill development in visual storytelling, technical workflows, and software proficiency.

Working in this role will support you in gaining experience in the following:

• Creation of 3D models, use of 3D Studio Max and associate CAD software
• Integrating Synchro, Navisworks or similar tools to produce 4D construction simulations
• Ability to create materials and texture maps and apply them in multiple software packages
• Understand and apply the principle of Keyframe animation on camera and animation
• Gain an appreciation of Global illumination and how it’s applied to projects
• Gain an understanding of Adobe Premier and the basic principles of Adobe After Effects, with the ability to utilise 3D software output and incorporate them into video editing software
• Ability to read and understand CAD and engineering information and support engineering initiatives
• Gain an understanding of both technical engineering and artist quality to strike the balance between them
• Support and maintain good communication across all design and project teams, ensuring an acceptable multi-discipline design output

This role is available for a September 2027 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.

As part of the graduate programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.

Who are we?

As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK’s built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in. In Scotland, you’ll know us as Morrison Construction.

Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.

Encouraged by our people-orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.

What do we offer?

Our development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering 7 modules designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands‑on technical experience that you will gain in your role.

If you decide to work towards professional qualifications, we will fully fund your qualification and pair you with a dedicated mentor. Our programme concludes with a celebration of you and a promotion within your role to start the next stage of your career.

• A starting salary of £29,500
• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Agile working programme
• A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and GT Plus for discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.

What are we looking for?

We invite applications from graduates who are passionate about the industry and have achieved, or are on track to achieve a Bachelors or Masters degree in Games Design / Architecture / Computer Animation / Visual Effects / BIM (or similar) prior to September 2027.

A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, you will be expected to have obtained a Full UK Driving Licence by 6th September 2027) and the eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is essential for this role.

You will be:

• A collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with lots of different people at different levels, providing valuable input into key projects.
• A problem-solver: You look at potential solutions from all angles, bringing ideas and solutions to the table.
• A self-starter: Embrace ownership on your tasks and projects, you’re motivated to improve and develop your own skills.
• An adapter: You have a flexible approach to work, able to adapt to new circumstances or change in plans and you can positively change direction when needed.
• An inquisitor: Being curious comes naturally to you, you ask questions to learn and understand more.

At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact [e-mail] if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other Early Careers positions available please contact our Early Careers team on [e-mail]