Graduate Site Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Swindon seeks a Graduate Engineer to provide engineering and quality control for construction projects. The role includes collaborating with project teams, maintaining compliance, and supporting junior staff. Ideal for recent graduates with a degree in Civil Engineering and knowledge of CAD and BIM tools.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of construction techniques required.
• Experience with CAD and BIM tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and quality control for construction works.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Basic knowledge of construction industry

Understanding of commercial requirements

Knowledge of temporary works design

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

BIM

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Engineer - Swindon (Permanent)

Salary & Package: [Specify salary and benefits]

Purpose of the Role:

• To provide engineering and quality control for construction works, including maintaining appropriate records.
• To support and assist others as required, ensuring the project site remains compliant with all requirements.

Accountabilities:

1. Collaborate and provide specified measurement data as required by the Commercial department.
2. Work with the Project Team, including subcontractors, to ensure compliance with all legal, company, and project health, safety, and environmental requirements.
3. Maintain knowledge of the project specification to ensure all works within your responsibility are compliant.
4. Produce and ensure approval of permits, task briefs, and other documentation before work begins.
5. Contribute to the production of the 3-week construction programme and undertake works accordingly.
6. Provide accurate engineering control and setting out based on the latest approved design information.
7. Contribute to developing temporary works solutions and support their construction, use, and dismantling in accordance with approved designs.
8. Undertake other duties as defined under the Project IMS plan or by the Site Agent.
9. Support and mentor junior staff through engagement and feedback.
10. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards; report incidents and concerns.
11. Perform inspections and checks per project ITPs, maintaining quality assurance records.
12. Identify non-conformances, raise NCRs for approval, and ensure documentation is uploaded correctly.
13. Maintain accurate site diaries and records of works, changes, and resources.

Candidate Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of the construction industry and standard techniques.
• Knowledge obtained through project induction.
• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Understanding of commercial and contractual requirements.
• Knowledge of temporary works design and engineering.
• Experience with CAD, Models, BIM, Civil 3D, Revit, etc.
• Experience in implementing design and temporary works procedures.
• Site or office-based experience with a contractor.
• Geology/mining/quarrying coursework or experience is advantageous.

If interested, please get in touch for further details.