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Vp plc; Morley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

25 days holiday

Employee discounts

Job summary

Groundforce Shorco is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our technical shoring team in Morley, Leeds. You will produce preliminary and construction stage designs, create drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, and collaborate with sales, operations and other technical teams to deliver projects within time and budget.

The role reports to the Design Manager and offers training and development in a permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering (BSc, BEng or MEng, 2:1 or above).
• Exposure to engineering mathematics and Rankine’s theory is desirable.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes 3 and 7 is desirable.
• Knowledge of retaining wall design and structural/stress mechanics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce preliminary and construction stage designs for shoring projects.
• Create design drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Assist other technical teams as needed to support workload.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to ensure timely, on-budget project delivery.
• Contribute to development of new tools and in-house design software.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Engineering mathematics

Rankine theory

Eurocode 3

Eurocode 7

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Civil Engineering degree (BSc/BEng/MEng) 2:1+

Tools

CADS Piled Wall Suite

Geosolve WALLAP

CADS A3D Max

Tekla Tedds/Structural Designer

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer

Company: Vp plc

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full-time

Location: Morley, Leeds, LS27 7LE

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 17 Aug 2026

Closing date: 15 Sept 2026

Groundforce Shorco (GFS) are currently looking to add to our technical shoring team through the appointment of a Graduate Civil Engineer. This is a chance to join a collaborative team, completing temporary works designs using our vast range of proprietary equipment. You will report directly to the Design Manager, who will oversee your workload, training and development. You will work directly with those in your team as well as your peers in the wider technical department.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing preliminary and construction stage designs in a timely manner in accordance with approved codes of practice and legislation (CIRIA publications, BS5950, Eurocode 3 and 7). These will predominately be shoring (ground support) temporary works designs;


• Producing design drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD & Revit;


• Assist with the workload of the other technical teams as required;


• Liaise and Collaborate with our sales and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery within time and budget constraints.


• Helping support in the production of new tools and software for the technical team to drive efficiencies and save time;


• Helping to maintain and update Groundforce’s online suite of design tools;

What We’re Looking For

• You will have graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering (Bsc, BEng or MEng, 2:1 or above) or similar discipline;


• You will have studied, or have experience of:


• Engineering mathematics (Required)


• Geotechnics, including Rankine’s Theory (Required)


• Structural steel design including simple beam mechanics (Required)


• Eurocode 3 and 7 (Desirable)


• Retaining wall design (Desirable)


• Structural and stress mechanics (Desirable)


• Geosolve WALLAP (Desirable)


• CADS Piled Wall Suite (Desirable)


• CADS A3D Max (Desirable)


• Tekla Tedds and/or Structural Designer (Desirable)


• Microsoft Office (Required)


• Autodesk AutoCAD or Revit (Desirable)

You will be

• Excellent at time management and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Focussed on excellence and take pride in your work


• Able to communicate with a wide range of people, from Engineering customers to Sales to Site teams by telephone as well as emails


• A strong team player


• Committed to continuous improvement and personal development


• Keen to solve problems and identify better ways of working

Competent user of

• Microsoft Office (Required)


• Autodesk AutoCAD or Revit (Desirable)


• Geosolve WALLAP (Desirable)


• CADS Piled Wall Suite (Desirable)


• CADS A3D Max (Desirable)


• Tekla Tedds and/or Structural Designer (Desirable)


• The above list is not exhaustive and training will be provided for the successful candidate as required.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary


• Salary sacrifice pension


• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays


• Additional holiday purchase scheme


• Free Tool Hire


• Life Assurance cover 3x salary


• Share save scheme


• Eye care vouchers


• Recommend a friend scheme


• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required


• Cycle to work scheme


• Long service recognition


• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands


• Discounts on HP products


• EE mobile contract discount offers


• Gym discounts


• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)


• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining


• All the above managed through our Employee Engagement Platform – Spotlight

A Little About Us

Groundforce is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, we offer comprehensive shoring and related services.

Operating under the Groundforce banner, we provide a wide range of solutions, including shoring, piling, construction training, temporary bridging, and more. Our goal is to be the convenient one-stop shop for \"total solutions\" in the construction and civil engineering industry.

At Groundforce, we pride ourselves on our divisions, including Groundforce Shorco, Piletec, Stopper Specialists, Groundforce Bridge, and Groundforce Training Services. We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high-quality equipment for our customers.

Excellence is our priority. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme