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Graduate Civil Engineer: Starting your engineering career? Develop and progress at this ambitious and supportive Medium-Sized Multidisciplinary Consultancy. The role is based in Greater Manchester.
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Overview
Our client is an award-winning, ambitious multidisciplinary consultancy group with a strong technical reputation. They deliver civil, structural, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering solutions across the UK, and their work is predominantly residential, for major housebuilders, alongside a portfolio of commercial projects.
They are now seeking a graduate Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team. You’ll support the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure and development projects across a range of sectors. No previous industry experience is needed — just a civil engineering degree, curiosity and the drive to develop your professional competence. Youʼll be mentored by experienced engineers and
supported on your path to chartership
This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing consultancy with a family feel culture that offers clear progression and professional support for your career development.
Responsibilities
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Help produce detailed civils designs — highways, external levels and plot drainage for residential developments – building up to completing designs independently
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Support site appraisals, drainage feasibility studies and Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
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Help prepare, submit and manage statutory approvals, including Section 38 (Highways) and Section 104 (Water Industry Act) agreements
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Liaise with approval bodies, including Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA) in England and Sustainable Drainage Approval Bodies (SAB) in Wales
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Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams, clients and external stakeholders to meet project milestones
Requirements
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A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng, MEng or BSc) — recent and soon-to-be graduates welcome
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No previous industry background required
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical information
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Familiarity with AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, PDS, Civil 3D or MicroDrainage is a bonus — training provided
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Effective written and verbal communication
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
On offer
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Competitive graduate salary
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Structured mentoring from experienced civils engineers
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Support towards ICE professional qualification (IEng / CEng)
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Hands-on project work from day one
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Clear career progression in an ambitious, growing group
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Employee Assistance Programme
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To apply for the position of Graduate Civil Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).
Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.
All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.
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