Graduate Civil Engineer

Job description

This two-year Civil Engineering Graduate Scheme provides structured training, hands-on project experience and a clear pathway towards professional accreditation. You’ll support national infrastructure operations and contribute to long-term improvements across a major UK transport network.

The scheme gives you the technical grounding, real-world exposure and professional support needed to begin your journey toward Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, while also contributing to sustainability and climate-resilience initiatives across the rail industry.

Key Criteria:

• A minimum 2:2 degree in an ICE-accredited Civil Engineering course
• Eligibility to work and travel within the UK during the programme
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear interest in infrastructure, sustainability, Net Zero and civil engineering design
• Confident communication skills, able to work with colleagues at all levels
• Strong time-management, organisation and self-motivation
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work safely within multidisciplinary teams
• Adaptability and willingness to learn through varied placements
• Commitment to pursuing IEng or CEng professional accreditation

Locations:

London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Bristol, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Middlesbrough, Basingstoke, Perth, Shrewsbury, Motherwell, Rugby.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your programme begins with a business familiarisation phase, giving you a broad understanding of how the rail system works across multiple engineering and operational functions. This foundation prepares you for structured placements within your chosen discipline.

Throughout the scheme, you will:

• Rotate across a range of civil engineering placements
• Support the delivery of major investment and asset management projects
• Learn how infrastructure assets are designed, assessed, maintained and renewed
• Build technical practical experience across Track, Structures, Geotechnics and related areas
• Work with engineers and specialists across multidisciplinary teams

Professional Development

You’ll be supported from the start with:

• Registration with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), with costs covered
• Structured training modules, covering technical and leadership development
• Quarterly and annual reviews with a Supervising Civil Engineer
• Coaching, CPD, and discipline-specific development
• A clear pathway toward professional accreditation (IEng in ~3–4 years, CEng in ~5–6 years)

After the two-year scheme, you will progress into your first permanent engineering role, continuing the next stage of your accreditation journey.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English