Graduate Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Kent/East Sussex
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Civil Engineering Setting Out Surveying Project Management Communication Problem Solving

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are recruiting for a Graduate Engineer for our Southern region.

The successful applicant will be working out on site within a project team as a Graduate Engineer in the Kent or East Sussex area. Guidance and training will be provided and this will be a great opportunity to put theory learned at University into practice.

Duties:

  • To progress the construction process and assist in delivering the project. To develop awareness, understanding and ability to successfully perform the key tasks and responsibilities and progress to Site Engineer.
  • Become proficient in all setting out/surveying techniques and apply this within the workplace, through use of the equipment provided, ensuring equipment is fit for purpose.
  • Manage setting out requirements on site, own time/tasks & self-development.
  • Communication with site personnel and subcontractors to aid construction
  • Manage site activities and carry out relevant inspections and testing to ensure conformance of the works.
  • Complete relevant site records as required, including daily site daily.
  • Have a sound awareness of, and adherence to, the Project Management Plan
  • Work towards professional membership with the ICE and carry out duties required under your capacity as a STEM Ambassador.
  • With guidance from Senior Personnel, review hazard/risk assessments and method statements, including alerting relevant personnel to control measures and work methods therein.
  • Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Are you the person we are looking for?

  • A proactive problem solver
  • A confident communicator, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals.
  • Graduates holding an undergraduate or master’s degree in civil engineering with 1 year experience either in an industrial placement year or postgraduate.
  • Eligible to work and live in the UK without restriction.
  • Full UK Driving Licence and happy to travel throughout our Southern Region.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

  • Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
  • Company car
  • Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
  • Extensive training programmes
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee benefits platform
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company social calendar
  • Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
  • A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
  • ‘The Great Escape’ – leaving work early every Friday!
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