Graduate Opportunities 2027

Cooper & Hall Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Structured training program

Chartership support

Network with senior managers

Job summary

Bouygues UK offers a two‑year graduate scheme spanning Site Management, Quantity Surveying, Mechanical & Electrical (Building Services), Design, Methods, Construction Business Development and BIM. It blends classroom learning with hands‑on training, with strong support toward chartership.

Successful candidates will have a 2:1 in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline, and a genuine interest in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related disciplines.
• Open to graduates expected in 2027.
• Interest in construction industry and alignment with company values.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year structured training across disciplines.
• Develop soft skills and technical capability through classroom and on‑the‑job training.
• Support with chartership and work on high‑profile projects.

Skills

Interest in construction

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

2:1 in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

If you are graduating in 2027 with a Civil or Construction related degree, then we would like to hear from you. Our graduate scheme will offer opportunities in the following disciplines: Site Management, Quantity Surveying, Mechanical and Electrical (Building Services), Design, Methods, Construction Business development, and BIM. Our graduate programme is a two-year training scheme. The programme is designed to enhance and develop soft skills and technical capability through a blend of classroom-based learning and on-the-job training. We will provide you with the support and mechanisms to build a successful career, including support with chartership.

What you'll need

A 2:1 in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or in one of the areas mentioned above. A genuine interest in the construction industry.

We rely on the experience and expertise of our people to help us deliver our projects. In addition to your technical expertise, we are looking for people who demonstrate our key values - Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing. We expect all staff to contribute to our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our staff and members of our supply chain. In return, we offer a challenging and rewarding working environment, with the opportunity to work across a range of high-profile projects.

Why be one of our Bouygues next?

One of the most competitive starting salaries in the construction industry. Discretionary bonus scheme. Blend of structured training and hands‑on experience. Extensive development programme to help you fulfil your ambitions. Opportunity to work on ambitious and complex projects alongside industry‑leading experts. Support with chartership. UK and worldwide opportunities. Opportunities to network with senior managers and board members. Access to a strong next‑generation support network to share experiences and offer advice. Designated line manager to support all aspects of your development. Volunteering opportunities.

Company Overview

A global diversified industrial group. Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. Our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world daily.

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous share scheme
• BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business operating in the construction, engineering, energy, media, and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €56,900 billion (December 2025) and operations in 80 countries, our group's financial strength is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues Group, we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under‑represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up, and share your unique ideas. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.