Robert Bird Group - Graduate Development Programme

Cooper & Hall Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Corporate health insurance rates

Paid parental leave

Recognition awards

Social club

Job summary

Robert Bird Group in the UK offers a two‑year graduate programme designed to develop you into a well‑rounded engineer. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to consulting engineering, contribute to major projects, and collaborate with industry leaders to advance your professional goals.

We seek final‑year students or recent graduates with a civil, structural, geotechnical, or construction engineering degree, who are curious, collaborative, and eager to grow. Permanent UK work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Final-year students or recent graduates with a degree in civil, structural, geotechnical, or construction engineering.
• On track for a minimum 2:1 degree (MEng, BEng, BSc).
• Permanent UK work rights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Civil/Structural/Geotechnical/Construction Engineering degree

Job description

About Us

At Robert Bird Group, we’re passionate about shaping a better world through engineering excellence. We’re a global team of over 700 specialists working across structural, civil, geotechnical, construction engineering, and virtual design & construction (VDC). From the world’s tallest towers to iconic stadiums, we deliver innovative solutions to world-class projects across five continents.

As part of the SJ Group, a global network of built environment specialists, we benefit from the strength and reach of a 16,000-strong collective, while maintaining the agility and culture of a close-knit team. What sets us apart is how we work – with integrity, agility, and collaboration at our core. We back our people to grow, push boundaries, and make a real impact from day one.

Design Your Future: Our Graduate Programme

We believe great engineers are made through real-world experience. That’s why we’ve built a graduate programme that gives you the tools, exposure, and guidance to thrive from day one.

Our UK Graduate Programme runs over two years and is designed to help you grow into a well-rounded engineer, equipped to make a real impact. You’ll get a hands‑on introduction to consulting engineering, contribute to major projects, collaborate with industry leaders, and take meaningful steps towards your professional goals.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking ambitious final‑year students and recent graduates with a degree in civil, structural, geotechnical, or construction engineering – individuals who are curious, collaborative, and ready to take on real‑world challenges.

We value more than just technical talent – we’re looking for sharp thinkers, strong communicators, and team players who are excited by the idea of shaping the built environment of the future.

You’ll Stand Out If You:

• On track for a minimum 2:1 degree (MEng, BEng, BSc)
• Self‑motivated and eager to grow their career
• Adaptable and enthusiastic about learning
• Have permanent UK work rights
• Strong in technical, analytical, and numerical skills
• Effective team players with collaborative spirit
• Open to exploring different disciplines before specialising
• Creative problem‑solvers who stay flexible under pressure
• Clear and confident communicators
• Committed to continuous development and learning

Application Process

1. Online Application
   Find the role that suits you best and complete our short application form. Tailor your CV and tell us what excites you about engineering and joining Robert Bird Group.
2. Assessment Day
   If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an in‑person assessment day including group exercises, written tasks, and an introduction to our business.
3. Interview
   Successful candidates will attend an interview with our team, which may include technical or hypothetical questions and a brief task.
4. Offer
   We aim to communicate outcomes within 10 working days of the final interview. If successful, we’ll guide you through the next steps to begin your career with us.

What We Offer You

RBG is a growing, fast‑paced business which offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club, along with a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support, please let us know. Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us. If there’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we’re here to help.