Graduate Engineer

Adler & Allan; Wellington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior/Graduate Engineer to support complex drainage maintenance and cleaning projects. The role involves assisting project managers, supervising site teams, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Benefits include competitive salary, enhanced leave policies, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay

Company pension

Life assurance scheme

Medicash Plan

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme

Competitive annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work safely in challenging environments.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to industry-specific technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surveying, inspecting, and assessing complex drainage assets.
• Support planning and delivery of complex maintenance and cleaning operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Basic understanding of civil engineering

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autodesk

Job description

Wellington Permanent, full-time Competitive Salary Plus Benefits As a Junior/Graduate Engineer, you will support the planning, execution, and delivery of complex drainage maintenance and cleaning works. This role involves assisting project managers, supervising site teams, working with specialist equipment, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high technical standard.

More About The Role

• Assist in surveying, inspecting, and assessing complex drainage assets.
• Support planning and delivery of complex maintenance and cleaning operations.
• Operate or assist with specialist equipment such as jetting units, CCTV survey, and pumping equipment.
• Collect and analyse site data to support engineering decisions.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and contractors.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

About you

• HNC/HND/Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work safely in challenging environments.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to industry‑specific technologies.
• Basic understanding of civil/drainage engineering principles.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and engineering software packages such as Autodesk (desirable).

What we can offer you

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Medicash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and career progression opportunities

About us

At Adler and Allan Group, we’re not just a company - we’re environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We’re a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top‑tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.