Graduate Civil Engineer (Water / Highways)
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FULL DESCRIPTION
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking to employ graduates pursuing a career in Civil and Environmental Engineering! Successful candidates will be individuals that want to work in a dynamic and inspirational SME, covering grassroots projects that challenge them and make a tangible difference to the lives of local communities. This job listing is open to candidates looking to work in our London *or* Manchester offices.
You should have:
- Sound technical and communication ability
- A proactive team spirit and fearless, can-do attitude
- An appetite to learn and readiness to try new things
- An instinctive drive to innovate and continuously improve
WORKING AT [Employer hidden]
As a graduate at [Employer hidden], you’ll have the opportunity to gain experience across all three arms of our business: Highway Engineering, Infrastructure Management and Water Engineering. You may be involved in such tasks as developing local flood risk plans, sustainable drainage concept designs, lifecycle and investment plans, and low-emission neighbourhoods.
You’ll also receive exposure to all stages of our projects, from inception to completion. This means you can engage in business development, develop project management skills, and attend client meetings and site visits. Our team will mentor and support you through your professional development to help you meet your career objectives. This includes chartership through our formal training agreement with ICE, and active partnerships with CIWEM and CIHT.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
You should have completed, or be in the process of completing, a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline. As minimum, [Employer hidden] requires a final or expected grade of 2:1 (or an equivalent score). We will also consider postgraduate Masters degree students.
SALARY AND PACKAGE
[Employer hidden] offers a competitive graduate salary and benefits package. This includes workplace pension (Royal London), monthly wellbeing budgets (Heka), and flexible working in our offices in Richmond-upon-Thames or Manchester. We also fund professional institution membership for our employees, and training that you require to meet your own professional development objectives.
As an employee-owned business, [Employer hidden] also offers a profit share scheme to all employees with at least 12 months’ service. Under the terms of the Finance Act 2014, any profit share distributed to employees is exempt from Income Tax up to £3,600.
ABOUT [Employer hidden]
Founded in 2009, [Employer hidden] is a civil and environmental engineering consultancy based in London and Manchester. We have built a reputation among British local authorities for delivering high-quality projects, led by experts in Highways and Transportation, and Water and Environmental Engineering.
[Employer hidden] provides an agile alternative to traditional engineering consultancies, tailoring our services to meet our clients’ needs in both the public and private sectors. We pride ourselves on our strong client relationships and are respected ‘critical friends’ to many organisations. We are growing rapidly, and this growth provides a platform for ambitious individuals to develop and lead within the business.
[Employer hidden] is a certified B Corporation and is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and community wellbeing in every project. In 2025, [Employer hidden] became an employee-owned business. This grants our business long-term stability, and our employees the opportunity to share in our profits.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, simply complete the form below to send us your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should outline why you would like to work for [Employer hidden], and what makes you a great fit for this role.