Graduate Engineer- ICA

Kier Group; Sandyford; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure services company is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join their NRNN & Transportation teams. This role offers a structured graduate development program, a starting salary of £30,000, and potential career progression. Responsibilities include assisting on engineering systems and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering and possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme

Practical experience

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Engineering.
• Excitement about starting a career in construction engineering.
• Organized with great time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the engineering team on Instrumentation, Control & Automation engineering systems.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, clients, and suppliers.
• Prepare technical documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Time management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Graduate Engineer We are looking for a Graduate Engineer with an interest in Instrumentation, Control, and Automation systems. You will join our NRNN & Transportation teams and assist our water team on a high profile project in the Bedfordshire area. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/

Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks - We provide design, build and maintenance solutions to protect the UK's essential services and assets. Working across the water, nuclear and other decarbonised energy, environmental and waterways sectors, we provide sustainable and safe solutions for our clients and customers whilst protecting and restoring natural habitats

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.

Locations: Luton, Bedfordshire

Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum with potential £4,750 car allowance depending on eligibility

Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

Starting date: September 2026

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Responsibilities

What you will be responsible for?

• As a Graduate Engineer, you'll be an essential part of our engineering team, assisting the team on Instrumentation, Control & Automation engineering systems

Key duties

• Implement control strategies that optimize water treatment processes and ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, clients, and suppliers to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, schematics, risk assessments, and operation manuals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant water sector regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Review ICA related installation and commissioning works on site, ensuring compliance with quality and asset standards.

Benefits

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What we are looking for

• We’re looking for people due to graduate in 2026, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Engineering
• A related Degree in Engineering
• You're excited about starting a career in construction engineering
• You're organized, with great time management skills
• You enjoy solving problems and have strong analytical abilities.
• Hold a full UK drivers' licence.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.

Recruitment timeline

• October 2025: Initial applications
• November 2025: Application reviews
• January 2026 onwards: In-person assessment centres