At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to create detailed engineering designs and drawings for exciting construction projects.
- Company: Croudace Homes, a family-owned housebuilder with a rich heritage since 1946.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days holiday, flexible working, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Experience a positive workplace culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in civil engineering while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and core IT skills, especially AutoCAD.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: On site / Caterham, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Civil
Salary: Competitive salary
Who are Croudace Homes?
Croudace Homes is a family‑owned housebuilder with a proud heritage dating back to 1946. Operating across the Southeast of England from our regional offices in Caterham, Letchworth, and Theale, we’re committed to building high‑quality homes and careers. Our reputation is built on trust, attention to detail, and a passion for creating communities that stand the test of time. At Croudace, we believe that a solid foundation starts with the right people. Fostering a culture of open communication, respect & continuous growth, we listen to our people, celebrate contributions at every level, and provide meaningful development opportunities. With a strong focus on well‑being and work‑life balance, we create an environment where our employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to succeed—because when our people thrive, so does our business. We’re proud of our low staff turnover and long employee tenures, which reflect the positive experience of working at Croudace.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and professional technical team as a Graduate Engineer (Civil). You will be based at our offices in Caterham (Surrey) with regular visits to live development sites as required.
What you’ll be doing
As a Graduate Engineer (Civil) you will quickly become a key member of our team, assisting in the preparation and issue of detailed engineering drawings and designs, working in line with agreed programmes to meet Company standards and requirements as well as all relevant regulatory requirements. This will include:
- Engaging in developing technical and professional development, applying knowledge in workplace setting.
- Helping to collect all technical site data e.g. topographical data from survey and soil investigation consultants, services details from utility companies and planning requirements from Local Authorities and receiving instructions for design work from Engineer.
- Gaining an understanding of the geology, geotechnical and geo‑environmental parameters of any allocated development by reading the soil investigation.
- Understanding AutoCAD operations and the company drawing standards in producing engineering drawings, as directed by Engineer.
- Preparing forms and collating information for necessary applications.
- Assisting in the design and selection of an appropriate foundation solution, including understanding/calculating the load transfer through the dwelling to the foundation.
- Assisting in the vertical and horizontal design of the access road including construction make‑up and detailing.
- Assisting in the design of foul and surface water drainage systems understanding and ensuring hydraulic requirements are met.
- Understanding and designing SUDs as an integrated part of the development and drainage designs.
Skills & knowledge you’ll bring
- Degree in Civil Engineering
- Core IT skills including packages such as AutoCAD
- Essential knowledge of current building regulations and NHBC requirements
- Ability to produce simple working drawings
- Good attention to details, organisation and willingness to follow structured processes and standards
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a team
- Positive attitude to learning, feedback and continuous development
Benefits
- 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
- Generous Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
- Discretionary bonus to recognise your performance and contribution
- Flexible working options, offering greater control over your hours and location
- Wellbeing benefits: discounted gym membership, health cash plan (with cover for children), private Bupa healthcare (based on role & service length), mental health support via our EAP programme including access to counselling, bi-annual health checks
- Life assurance cover of up to 8x your annual salary
- Up to three paid volunteer days each year to get involved in meaningful community projects
- Training and development opportunities, including support for professional memberships and continued career progression
- Enhanced Family Friendly leave options, recognising that starting or growing a family takes many forms
- Vehicle allowance (role dependant) with free onsite parking and free electric car charging
- Everything else: retail discount platform, free fruit in the office, monthly Friday fun and cakes raising money for nominated charities, fund match for charity sponsorship, dress for your day where applicable, and modern offices that facilitate collaborative working
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