Graduate Engineer in Kent

We are recruiting for a Graduate Engineer for our Southern region. Here at Jackson we are dynamic, innovative and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

The successful applicant will be working out on site within a project team as a Graduate Engineer in the Kent or East Sussex area. Guidance and training will be provided and this will be a great opportunity to put theory learned at University into practice.

• To progress the construction process and assist in delivering the project.
• To develop awareness, understanding and ability to successfully perform the key tasks and responsibilities and progress to Site Engineer.
• Become proficient in all setting out/surveying techniques and apply this within the workplace, through use of the equipment provided, ensuring equipment is fit for purpose.
• Manage setting out requirements on site, own time/tasks self-development.
• Communication with site personnel and subcontractors to aid construction.
• Manage site activities and carry out relevant inspections and testing to ensure conformance of the works.
• Complete relevant site records as required, including daily site records.
• Have a sound awareness of, and adherence to, the Project Management Plan.
• Work towards professional membership with the ICE and carry out duties required under your capacity as a STEM Ambassador.
• With guidance from Senior Personnel, review hazard/risk assessments and method statements, including alerting relevant personnel to control measures and work methods therein.
• Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Are you the person we are looking for?

• A proactive problem solver.
• A confident communicator, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals.
• Graduates holding an undergraduate or masters degree in civil engineering with 1 year experience either in an industrial placement year or postgraduate.
• Eligible to work and live in the UK without restriction.
• Full UK Driving Licence and happy to travel throughout our Southern Region.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities: We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary).
• Company car.
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday).
• Extensive training programmes.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company social calendar.
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events.
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
• The Great Escape leaving work early every Friday!

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.