Graduate Civil Engineer Full Time NEW

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group’s business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

Join VolkerStevin – A Leading Name in UK Civil Engineering

Graduate intake of FOUR Grads, Current locations – Plymouth / Jersey / Southsea – Flexible to travel.

Kick start your engineering career with VolkerStevin, a Tier 1 Civil Engineering leader. VolkerStevin is now hiring for our 2026 Graduate Civil Engineer intake.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected Tier 1 civil engineering business and begin your career with an organisation committed to your development, technical growth, and long‑term success.

If you’re looking to work on major UK infrastructure projects, apply your engineering skills, learn from industry experts, and progress within a high‑performing engineering team — this is your opportunity.

Our Recruitment Process

Application Review

• Our Early Careers team will assess your application for programme suitability.

Assessment Centre & Interview

• A full assessment day including practical exercises, group tasks, and a technical or competency‑based interview with one of our hiring managers. Held in April at our Preston Head Office.

Offer

• Successful candidates will receive an offer and full guidance on next steps. We will keep you updated throughout each stage of the process.

Role Overview

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will report to a Section Engineer, Senior Engineer or Project Manager. You will support engineering and site teams across all stages of project delivery, gaining hands‑on experience in construction, dimensional control, quality assurance, health and safety, and project coordination.

You will apply your academic knowledge to real‑world engineering challenges while building the expertise required to progress toward professional accreditation with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Key Responsibilities

Operations – General

• Demonstrate strong time‑keeping and reliability, ensuring readiness for daily site activities.
• Apply a proactive, inquisitive approach — ask questions, seek learning opportunities, and show enthusiasm for your development.
• Work respectfully and collaboratively with all site team members, recognising their roles and responsibilities.
• Follow and uphold The VolkerStevin Way and its core principles.
• Support site engineering tasks including dimensional control, reading and interpreting drawings, carrying out instrument checks, and clearly communicating setting‑out information.
• Contribute to quality management by assisting with sampling/testing, maintaining drawing registers, updating as‑built records, and escalating technical issues when required.

Project Controls, Contract Knowledge & Administration

• Develop understanding of contract documents including the Form of Contract, Works Information, Specification and Drawings.
• Maintain accurate records of labour, plant and materials, and support material reconciliation processes.
• Complete daily site diaries with photographs to support project progress reviews.
• Read and follow method statements; develop knowledge of Company HSEQ systems, COSHH requirements, PPE standards, and incident reporting processes.
• Support the maintenance of site documentation, contribute to progress reviews, and assist with controlled document management.
• Build understanding of the project programme, attend collaborative planning sessions, and follow project governance and administrative procedures.

About You

Required Qualifications / Expertise

• A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering (or a closely related discipline), accredited or progressing toward accreditation by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles gained through academic study, placements or project work.
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development (CPD) and proactive engagement with professional growth.
• Regular attendance and meaningful contribution to bi‑annual performance and development reviews with your line manager, HR and senior leadership.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk

Additional information

Note For Recruitment Agencies

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.