Graduate Project Engineer

-; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure specialist in the UK seeks a Graduate Project Engineer to assist in the delivery of water and wastewater projects. The role offers hands-on experience in project planning, design, and execution, with a clear pathway to Chartered Engineer status. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant engineering degree and strong communication skills, and be willing to travel. This position is pivotal for long-term career advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering fields such as Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Chemical.
• Willingness to travel to project sites is essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivery of MEICA and civils projects.
• Support the development of technical documentation.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Basic CAD tools proficiency

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

About The Role

Role Summary: As a Graduate Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. You'll gain hands‑on experience in project planning, design, and execution, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers a pathway to Chartered Engineer status and long‑term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and delivery of MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) and civils projects.
• Support the development of technical documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders including clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Contribute to site inspections, commissioning activities, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Participate in design reviews and help ensure engineering solutions meet client requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for senior engineers and project managers.

About You

Essential Criteria

• BEng or MEng in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic CAD tools.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Interest in sustainability and innovation in infrastructure
• Some travel required across Coffey sites
• Some understanding of construction industry

About Us

Coffey is a water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist operating in every major construction sector throughout Ireland and the UK. Passionate about quality and efficiency, this passion drives our belief in delivering projects with the best workforce. The hallmarks of our work are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and the highest level of safety and quality. We pride ourselves in nurturing an environment that empowers critical thinking, creative problem‑solving, customer focus, efficiency and flexibility.

Coffey values are at the heart of everything we do - Do the right thing, Do it better, Do it together.