Job Description

Civil Engineering Placement (12 Months) Starting Summer 2026 at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], the UK's largest independent ground engineering contractor. You will get hands-on experience within a dynamic and progressive company.

What you'll be doing

• Assist and support the management of site operations, to ensure safety, quality, cost effectiveness, timely production and customer satisfaction
• Learn the aspects of planning and sequencing of operations, including writing method statements and risk assessments, and procuring sub-contractor, labour, plant and material resources
• Implement operational quality control measures and QA processes
• Develop work plans, method statements and risk assessments
• Monitor the progress of project works
• Take a proactive approach in the responsibility for Health and Safety ensuring all required documentation is in place
• Ensure full communication across all management levels within the project
• Ensure that all operatives are provided with the necessary resources, materials and information for the carrying out of their duties and for ensuring that safe working practices are followed
• Complete quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard.
• Conduct self in a way that reflect and promotes the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] company values.
• Understand and act in accordance with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s policies and procedures.
• Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake

Who we're looking for

• Undertaking a degree in Civil Engineering
• Be able to demonstrate practical experience from construction or similar transferrable skills
• Experience with AutoCAD preferable
• IT competent in Microsoft packages and SharePoint
• Valid CSCS would be beneficial
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines and under pressure
• Good attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Effective planning and organisation skills
• A structured approach to problem solving
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, mathematical and technical skills
• Knowledge of the relevant legal and safety regulations

Other Requirements

• Eligible to work and live in the UK.
• Flexibility to travel in the UK.
• A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK (desirable)

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
• Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Over the past 40 years, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has grown to become the UK’s largest independent ground engineering contractor in the UK. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost-effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail. Employing over 700 people, with a turnover of over £90 million, we have plans to grow and build on our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation.