Graduate Engineer - Highways & Drainage (Hybrid)

COWI; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Private health care

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Parental leave

Job summary

COWI, based in Bristol, is seeking a Graduate Engineer (Highways and Drainage) for Summer Intake 2027. The role supports the Infrastructure Design team on highways and drainage projects, offering mentoring and a personalised development plan toward Chartership.

Hybrid working and mentoring are provided to help you grow from day one. You will produce designs, communicate complex ideas, manage data, and contribute to best practices while developing toward professional recognition.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (BEng/BSc/Meng/MSc).
• Aspiration to achieve professional recognition (IEng or CEng).
• Understanding of Digital Automation and BIM.
• Some engineering experience (year in industry or summer placements).
• Commitment to technical excellence and engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to work in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team and communicate effectively.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs for new infrastructure including highways and drainage.
• Translate complex concepts into presentations, reports, drawings, and infographics for clients and stakeholders.
• Carry out data collection, analysis, developing calculation methods, and collaborating with colleagues to deliver high-quality work.
• Promote engineering best practices and support in-house tooling, including carbon calculation tools.
• Plan and prioritise workload with project manager and report progress against budget and programme.
• Take responsibility for accuracy through self-checking.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering (BEng, BSc, Meng, MSc)

Tools

BIM

Job description

COWI, based in Bristol, is seeking a Graduate Engineer (Highways and Drainage) for Summer Intake 2027. The role supports the Infrastructure Design team on highways and drainage projects, offering mentoring and a personalised development plan toward Chartership.

Hybrid working and mentoring are provided to help you grow from day one. You will produce designs, communicate complex ideas, manage data, and contribute to best practices while developing toward professional recognition.