Graduate Engineer

Breath HR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Pension: match up to 6%

Life assurance: 4x salary

Profit-related bonus scheme

Health care

Cycle-to-work scheme

Professional subscription

Job summary

Breath HR in the United Kingdom is seeking a graduate engineer to work with experienced engineers on and off-site, developing skills and independence while contributing to the design and analysis of engineering projects.

You will assist in preparing designs, calculations, and reports, learn to use design codes and standards, and gain exposure to client liaison and project management, budgeting, and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A 2:1 (or equivalent) degree classification or above.
• Demonstrate commitment to undertake continuous professional development towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineering status.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of designs, calculations, and reports.
• Support the preparation of technical drawings and specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of fee/tender proposals.
• Attend site visits and surveys under supervision.
• Learn to apply relevant design codes and standards (e.g., British Standards, Eurocodes).
• Engage in training and professional development activities.
• Support senior engineers in project planning, execution, and documentation.
• Work to project timelines, budgets, and communication with Project Managers.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Quality Assurance

Attention to detail

Education

Civil/Structural Eng degree (ICE/IStructE accreditation)

2:1 degree or above

CPD toward Incorporated/Chartered status

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

As a graduate engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers on and off‑site to develop skills and independence while working on the design and analysis of engineering projects.

You will be involved in the technical aspects of engineering projects, supporting the preparation of designs, calculations, and reports.

This role will provide opportunities for involvement and skill development in client liaison and project management, encompassing both time and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of designs, calculations, and reports.
• Support the preparation of technical drawings and specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of fee/tender proposals.
• Attend site visits and surveys under supervision.
• Learn to apply relevant design codes and standards (e.g., British Standards, Eurocodes).
• Engage in training and professional development activities.
• Support senior engineers in project planning, execution, and documentation.
• Work to project timelines, budgets, and communication with Project Managers.

Person Specification

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ICE or IStructE‑accredited course.
• A 2:1 (or equivalent) degree classification or above.
• Demonstrate commitment to undertake continuous professional development towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineering status.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of relevant technical analysis and design software and AutoCAD.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to comply with Quality Assurance Management Systems.

Experience

Internship or project experience in a relevant area.

Personal Attributes

• Aptitude to work on your own initiative, be proactive and take responsibility.
• Initiative, a flexible approach and the ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking with a positive outlook and approachable manner.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Operate in a fast‑paced and dynamic multi‑tasking environment.

Additional Responsibilities

• A full, clean driving licence is an advantage.
• Familiar with Autodesk (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and Bentley (MicroStation) software.
• Site work, overnight or weekend work may be required.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 30 days (incl. public holidays).
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave (up to 5 days).
• Pension: minimum 3% matched up to 6%.
• Life assurance: at least 4 times salary.
• Profit‑related bonus scheme.
• Income protection (after successful probation).
• Professional subscription.
• Health care.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.