Graduate Civil Engineer 2026 - Environment

About the Role

• Assist site engineers with setting out and engineering control on construction sites. • Promote a safe working environment and support site engineering activities. • Record daily progress, complete diary sheets and capture photographic evidence. • Perform material reconciliations and ensure surveying equipment is calibrated. • Conduct as‑built surveys and produce 2D/3D site sketches and drawings. • Maintain quality records in line with Inspection & Test Plans and as‑built documentation. • Support basic planning, monitoring and programming tasks. • Identify and help implement waste‑reduction measures and innovative site processes. • Safeguard and securely store company property when not in use.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸setting out
• ▸safety management
• ▸progress diary
• ▸survey calibration
• ▸as‑built survey
• ▸quality records

What You Bring

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering (or related) by Sep 2026. • Possess a full UK driving licence (or obtain one by 7 Sept 2026) and unrestricted right to work in the UK. • Demonstrate collaborative communication, problem‑solving, self‑start ownership, adaptability and curiosity.

Requirements

• ▸civil engineering
• ▸driving licence
• ▸problem solving
• ▸collaboration
• ▸adaptability
• ▸self‑start

Benefits

Graduate Civil Engineer 2026 – Environment is a two‑year graduate development programme offered by Galliford Try across locations such as Annesley, Nottingham, Cambridge, Chichester, Lymington and Dorchester. The scheme is recognised as the No 1 choice for graduates by TheJobCrowd and has won the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category. It provides a full‑time, hands‑on role where you will work alongside experienced engineers, develop technical expertise and build a professional network. The programme runs alongside your permanent position and includes seven modules that develop interpersonal and leadership skills while you gain practical site experience. Professional qualifications are fully funded and you will be paired with a dedicated mentor, culminating in a celebration and promotion at the end of the two‑year period. Galliford Try is a leading construction company committed to improving the UK’s built environment, delivering lasting community change and caring for the environment. The company promotes an inclusive culture, health, safety and wellbeing through its ‘Be Well’ programme, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics. • Receive a starting salary of £31,000 plus role‑dependent car benefit. • Enjoy 28 days holiday (increasing with service) with optional holiday purchase scheme. • Benefit from private medical insurance, two paid volunteering days, and agile working arrangements. • Access employee schemes such as Save‑as‑You‑Earn share purchase, assistance programme, enhanced parental leave, pension, cycle‑to‑work and retail discounts.

Work Environment

Onsite

Interview Process

-apply online -complete a pre‑recorded video interview -attend a virtual assessment centre (individual interview, group tasks, meet‑the‑team)