Graduate Civil Engineer in England

This two-year Civil Engineering Graduate Scheme provides structured training, hands-on project experience and a clear pathway towards professional accreditation. You’ll support national infrastructure operations and contribute to long-term improvements across a major UK transport network.

The scheme gives you the technical grounding, real-world exposure and professional support needed to begin your journey toward Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, while also contributing to sustainability and climate-resilience initiatives across the rail industry.

Key Criteria:

• A minimum 2:2 degree in an ICE-accredited Civil Engineering course
• Eligibility to work and travel within the UK during the programme
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear interest in infrastructure, sustainability, Net Zero and civil engineering design
• Confident communication skills, able to work with colleagues at all levels
• Strong time-management, organisation and self-motivation
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work safely within multidisciplinary teams
• Adaptability and willingness to learn through varied placements
• Commitment to pursuing IEng or CEng professional accreditation

Locations:

London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Bristol, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Middlesbrough, Basingstoke, Perth, Shrewsbury, Motherwell, Rugby.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your programme begins with a business familiarisation phase, giving you a broad understanding of how the rail system works across multiple engineering and operational functions. This foundation prepares you for structured placements within your chosen discipline.

Throughout the scheme, you will:

• Rotate across a range of civil engineering placements
• Support the delivery of major investment and asset management projects
• Learn how infrastructure assets are designed, assessed, maintained and renewed
• Build technical practical experience across Track, Structures, Geotechnics and related areas
• Work with engineers and specialists across multidisciplinary teams

Professional Development

You’ll be supported from the start with:

• Registration with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), with costs covered
• Structured training modules, covering technical and leadership development
• Quarterly and annual reviews with a Supervising Civil Engineer
• Coaching, CPD, and discipline-specific development
• A clear pathway toward professional accreditation (IEng in ~3–4 years, CEng in ~5–6 years)

After the two-year scheme, you will progress into your first permanent engineering role, continuing the next stage of your accreditation journey.