Graduate Site Engineer 2026 - Building

Galliford Try Plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is offering a Graduate Site Engineer position part of a top-rated graduate programme. This full-time role focuses on providing engineering control on site and ensuring safety. Ideal candidates are recent graduates in civil engineering or related fields, with skills in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability. The company offers a salary of £31,000, private medical insurance, and additional benefits including paid volunteering days and a car benefit scheme.

Benefits

Starting salary of £31,000

Company car / car benefit scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Passionate about the construction industry.
• On track to achieve a relevant degree before September 2026.
• Full UK driving licence required by September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing engineering control on site.
• Ensure surveying equipment is calibrated.
• Participate in creating a safe working environment.
• Complete diary sheets with photographic evidence.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Adaptability

Curiosity

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in civil engineering / construction management

Job description

Overview

Become a part of the UK's top-rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates by TheJobCrowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category.

Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands-on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.

Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full-time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our earn as you learn' opportunities

What you will be doing

As a Graduate Site Engineer you will report to an Engineer/Senior Engineer and assist the Site Engineers in providing setting out/engineering control on site.

• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
• Assist in site engineering control and setting out activities and provide information to operatives and subcontractors.
• Complete diary sheets along with any photographic evidence as required.
• Assist in material reconciliations.
• Ensure all surveying equipment is calibrated.
• Assist in carrying out as-built surveys on complete works and drawings.
• Support in producing 2D & 3D site sketches.
• Assist in maintaining quality records, ensuring all works undertaken in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) and maintaining the as-built records.

What you will be

• A collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with lots of different people at different levels, providing valuable input into key projects.
• A problem-solver: You look at potential solutions from all angles, bringing ideas and solutions to the table.
• A self-starter: Embrace ownership on your tasks and projects, you're motivated to improve and develop your own skills.
• An adapter: You have a flexible approach to work, able to adapt to new circumstances or change in plans and you can positively change direction when needed.
• An inquisitor: Being curious comes naturally to you, you ask questions to learn and understand more.

Selection Process

Step 1: Applicants who pass an initial screening stage will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview where you will be asked questions that allow you to showcase who you are; these will include self-awareness, curiosity and innovation, and your ability to articulate yourself well.

Step 2: The final stage of our interview process is a virtual assessment centre made up of an individual interview, dynamic group tasks and a meet the team session to answer any questions you may have about the role or team you would be joining.

Please note: the closing date for applications is 31st January 2026, please ensure you have applied before this time to be considered for the role.

Qualifications

We invite applications from graduates who are passionate about the industry and have achieved, or are on track to achieve a Bachelors or Masters degree in civil engineering / construction management (or similar) prior to September 2026.

A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, you will be expected to have obtained a Full UK Driving Licence by 7th September 2026) and the eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is essential for this role.

What we offer

• A starting salary of £31,000
• Company car / car benefit scheme (role dependent)
• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Agile working programme
• A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.