Graduate Drainage Engineer

Kier Group; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Benefits package

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Graduate Drainage Engineer to join our Infrastructure team working on projects across Leicestershire. You’ll support the drainage aspects of civil projects and gain hands-on experience in design, analysis and reporting within a structured 2-year pathway.

The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a starting salary of £31,000 per year and a clear progression route to around £38k. Benefits include 26 days leave and wellbeing support as part of Kier’s people policy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Graduating in 2027 or within the past 3 years.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time management

Analytical abilities

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

We're looking for a Graduate Drainage Engineer to join our Infrastructure team working on projects across Leicestershire. You will be working in the water area of infrastructure, supporting on the Drainage part of the projects.

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

Starting Salary: £31,000 per annum

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

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

What you will beresponsible for?

As a Graduate Drainage Engineer, you'll be an essential part of our Design team, helping to shape the future of construction projects

What will your day-to-day duties include?

• Assisting in the preparation of design calculations, hydraulic models, and technical reports.
• 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 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

• A related Degree in Civil Engineering
• You're excited about starting a career in design engineering
• You're organized, with great time management skills
• You enjoy solving problems and have strong analytical abilities.
• 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.

Recruitment timeline

• October 2026: Initial applications
• November 2026: Application reviews
• January 2027 onwards: In-person assessment centres