Graduate Engineer

Sir Robert McAlpine; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Graduate to join its structured development program starting September 2026. This role involves providing technical support, managing project coordination, and working on high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or related fields and a passion for problem-solving. A competitive salary, flexible benefits, and support towards chartered status are offered. Join in building Britain's future heritage and contribute to iconic projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Support towards chartered status

Qualifications

• A degree or Masters qualification in Engineering or a related field.
• Work experience in the relevant discipline is desirable.
• A full driving licence is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination and management of sub-contractors.
• Provide assistance and technical support on site.
• Implement design information and seek practical solutions.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Engineering knowledge

Education

Degree or Masters in Engineering or related field

Job description

This is a full time Graduate opportunity starting with SRM in September 2026 (or before where applicable)

As a Graduate joining SRM, you'll start your exciting career on our 2-year structured programme. It will equip you with relevant skills, help you manage projects efficiently, whilst shaping your leadership style. Specialist technical modules relevant to your discipline will complement the core elements, to grow your confidence within your role, providing the perfect launch pad for your career.

Why join us?

Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the National Stadium in Wales, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.

By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 150-year legacy. Our family‑owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Engineering Graduate role

As part of the project team, reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for providing assistance and technical support, and implementing the design information on site.

You'll assist in coordination and management of sub‑contractors whilst seeking out practical solutions and potential improvements in our process.

As part of joining us as a Graduate you will get to:

• Be on a 2-year structured Graduate development programme – developing your skills through experiential learning, and gaining technical knowledge
• Have support in working towards chartered status
• Build up your experience on complex and high‑profile projects
• Enable you to learn from some of the industry's most skilled professionals
• Allow you to tackle difficult challenges that stretch and strengthen your skills
• Receive a competitive salary and flexible benefits

Your profile:

• A degree or Masters qualification in Engineering or a related field
• Work experience, ideally in the discipline of interest (desirable)
• A passion for problem solving and ‘thinking outside the box'
• An interest to continue learning and developing yourself
• A full driving licence (desirable)

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance‑related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under‑represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family‑run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Please note applications close on Tuesday 13 January, applicants will need to be willing to travel or flexible on location dependant on project locations.