Graduate Civil Engineer in Leeds

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BAM UK&I are looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer based across Leeds & Huddersfield.

• Project Support: Collaborating with experienced engineers on the design, planning and execution of civil engineering projects. Communicating effectively at all levels including site management, technical specialists, commercial staff, planners, engineers, supervisory staff operatives, suppliers, third parties and client representatives. Maintaining good working relations with client, designer, supply chain and others.
• Technical Development: Develop your technical skills and knowledge in areas such as structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and construction management.
• Problem Solving: Driving quality through effective planning and right first time delivery. Collaborate with a team of experts to tackle complex engineering challenges and find innovative solutions.
• On Site Experience: Conducting site investigation, surveys and data analysis. Gain practical experience by visiting project sites, where you'll witness the construction process first-hand and apply your engineering knowledge in real-world scenarios.
• Safety and Sustainability: Maintaining high personal standards in health and safety. Maintaining high standards in environmental awareness and behaviour. Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods. Ensuring that works are accurately and clearly set out before work commences.

Your team will be part of a transformational rail infrastructure programme: the Transpennine Route Upgrade. BAM is delivering the next phase of the TRU West Alliance, working to modernise and electrify the railway between Huddersfield and Leeds. You will contribute to challenging, multidisciplinary works including major earthworks, six station upgrades, bridges, a viaduct and new signalling over nearly 28 miles of track. Track capacity is being increased in key sections, overhead line equipment is being installed and overall resilience and journey times are being improved. This is more than civil engineering; it is about delivering greener, faster and more reliable journeys while making a real impact on the North's railway network.

If you are driven by innovation, sustainability and rail infrastructure, join us and help build a future-proof railway.

You will join our structured Graduate Programme, that will provide you with support for all your learning and development needs. This includes Professional Development with an experienced team of subject matter experts in your chosen field. We offer a Benefits package which includes:

• Company car / allowance OR Travel allowance
• Matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday increasing with length of service
• Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 5 days on top)
• Career Breaks
• 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteering day
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible Working
• Access to retail discount platform (BAM Benefits)
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid for membership to professional institution
• Living away allowances

Completed Degree in Civil Engineering in the last 2 years or due to complete in 2026 (other relevant disciplines may also be considered). Strong communication and teamwork skills. A passion and desire to learn and grow within the industry. Commitment to working towards your Professional Development journey. As well as working in alignment with our values of being collaborative, reliable, inclusive, and taking ownership we will look to understand your personal values, your potential and development areas for the role.

About BAM: Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.