Graduate Site Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an ambitious civil engineering graduate to kick-start their career. Joining a supportive site team, you will gain hands-on experience in real-world construction projects. Key responsibilities include conducting surveying activities, monitoring site conditions, and supporting environmental safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction and a degree in civil engineering. Strong technical skills in Autodesk software and MS Office are advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop professionally in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Some previous hands-on experience on construction sites, ideally in infrastructure or marine.
• CSCS card and full driving licence required.
• CSCS card and full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out surveying and setting-out activities accurately.
• Monitor site conditions including movement and materials.
• Inspect works before covering or progressing to next stages.
• Measure and organize deliveries for materials.

Skills

Surveying

Autodesk software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

MS Project

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk software

MS Project

Job description

Are you an ambitious civil engineering graduate looking to kick‑start your career on exciting, real‑world construction projects? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive site team where you'll gain hands‑on experience, learn from seasoned professionals, and build the foundations of a long and successful civil engineering career.

What You'll Be Doing

Working closely with an experienced site engineer you'll play a key role in day‑to‑day site operations, including:

• Carrying out surveying and setting‑out activities using modern equipment
• Monitoring site conditions such as movement, vibration, noise and materials
• Checking survey instrument calibration and keeping reference points intact
• Inspecting works before cover‑up or the next construction stage
• Recording inspections, measurements and quality checks
• Reviewing new drawings, spotting discrepancies and flagging them to the Site Manager
• Supporting environmental and safety monitoring on site
• Raising technical queries
• Measuring and calling off materials, and organising deliveries and tracking material usage and waste
• Taking part in daily/weekly site meetings and contributing insights

What We're Looking For

• Some previous hands‑on experience on construction sites – ideally in infrastructure, water, flood defence, marine or similar (placement or graduate experience welcomed)

Training & Qualifications

• HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering
• CSCS card and full driving licence

Tech Skills

• Competent with surveying and Autodesk software
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; MS Project is a bonus

You'll be joining a friendly and knowledgeable team where you'll be mentored, supported and encouraged to develop professionally. This is a fantastic chance to get exposure to a broad range of civil engineering activities and work on meaningful projects that make a difference to communities.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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