At a Glance
- Tasks: Support planning, design, and delivery of exciting infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join an award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured mentoring, and support for professional qualifications.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on experience and clear progression.
- Qualifications: Civil Engineering degree required; no prior experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Starting your engineering career? Develop and progress at this ambitious and supportive Medium-Sized Multidisciplinary Consultancy. The role is based in Greater Manchester.
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. You’ll 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
- Help produce detailed civils designs — highways, external levels and plot drainage for residential developments – building up to completing designs independently
- Support site appraisals, drainage feasibility studies and Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs)
- Help prepare, submit and manage statutory approvals, including Section 38 (Highways) and Section 104 (Water Industry Act) agreements
- Liaise with approval bodies, including Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA) in England and Sustainable Drainage Approval Bodies (SAB) in Wales
- Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams, clients and external stakeholders to meet project milestones
Requirements
- A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng, MEng or BSc) — recent and soon-to-be graduates welcome
- No previous industry background required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical information
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, PDS, Civil 3D or MicroDrainage is a bonus — training provided
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
On offer
- Competitive graduate salary
- Structured mentoring from experienced civils engineers
- Support towards ICE professional qualification (IEng / CEng)
- Hands-on project work from day one
- Clear career progression in an ambitious, growing group
- Employee Assistance Programme
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.
Graduate Civil Engineer in Wigan employer: Evan Craig
Evan Craig is an attractive employer due to its focus on professional growth and mentorship within a collaborative environment. Employees benefit from diverse project experiences and training in industry standards, enhancing their skills and career prospects.
