Graduate Site Engineer 2027 - Environment

Galliford Try Group; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car benefit

28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Volunteer days

Agile working

Save as You Earn

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Galliford Try is offering a Graduate Site Engineer role in London (Thames/M25 area) as part of its two-year development programme. The role focuses on setting out and engineering control on live sites, with a structured pathway to professional qualifications.

Starting salary £31,250, with a package including car benefit, holidays, private medical insurance and broader benefits. Immediate start in September 2027 is possible with travel to projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering (or similar) before September 2027.
• Full UK driving licence or currently learning, by Sep 6 2027.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting out and engineering control on site.
• Support site engineers and operatives with information.
• Complete diary sheets and provide photographic evidence as required.
• Assist in material reconciliations.
• Ensure surveying equipment is calibrated.
• Carry out as-built surveys on completed works and drawings.
• Support in producing 2D & 3D site sketches.
• Maintain quality records per Inspection & Test Plans.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)

Job description

Graduate Site Engineer 2027 - Environment

Locations: Thames London - within M25

Closing Date: 3rd December 2026

Become a part of the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates and apprentices 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 will you 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.

You will:

• 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.

This role is available for a September 2027 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.

As part of the graduate programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.

Who are we?

As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in. In Scotland, you’ll know us as Morrison Construction.

Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.

Encouraged by our people-orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.

What do we offer?

Our development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering 7 modules designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands-on technical experience that you will gain in your role.

If you decide to work towards professional qualifications, we will fully fund your qualification and pair you with a dedicated mentor. Our programme concludes with a celebration of you and a promotion within your role to start the next stage of your career.

• A starting salary of £31,250
• 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 GT Plus for discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.

What are we looking for?

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(or similar) prior to September 2027.

A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, you will be expected to have obtained a Full UK Driving Licence by 6th September 2027) and the eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is essential for this role.

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.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role?

At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact [e-mail] if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.