At a Glance
- Tasks: Join live construction projects and develop your engineering skills in a dynamic airport environment.
- Company: London Gatwick, a vibrant hub for travel and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, welcome bonus, pension, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on experience and a route to Chartered status.
- Qualifications: Recent graduates with a 2:1 Master's in Civil Engineering and a passion for construction.
The predicted salary is between 33500 - 33500 £ per year.
Join to apply for the Graduate Civil Engineer – Projects (Graduate Programme) role at London Gatwick. Be among the first 25 applicants. Deadline for applications: Friday 12th December 2025. We encourage early applications, as we may close the application window ahead of the deadline if we receive a high volume of strong candidates. Don’t miss out—apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.
This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Have you recently graduated from 2024, 2025 with a 2:1 (or projected for 2026) or above in a Master's degree in a relevant Civil Engineering? Are you interested in a programme that will facilitate professional development and exposure to real life Construction projects in a 24/7 live operational environment?
The Graduate Programme lasts 3 years and will be involved in live projects that deliver strategic growth by building our future infrastructure. Focused on civil work within an airport environment, you will play a part in this growth working across field and project engineer teams across a wide variety of business areas and projects that cover every aspect of the airport ecosystem.
You will gain a unique insight into the inner workings of our business rotating across Construction and Field / Project Engineering and experiencing different roles and programmes. This role can also offer you:
- A foundation for a career in engineering and support route to Chartership
- Opportunity to build your portfolio of skills and experience by exposure across different projects
- High environmental and safety standards
- Developing your design management, construction management and project management skills
- Working on £multi-million projects and be involved from inception through to design, construction, handover and completion
- Being part of a supportive and collaborative team
What else will you gain?
- A development programme that builds on your commercial awareness, wider skills and development
- Insights into Aviation and its impact and associated industries, including sustainability and commerciality
- A programme aligned and accredited with engineering institutions such as ICE to satisfy the requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
- The opportunity for internal progression into Field or Project Engineering roles
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Minimum 2:1 Master's degree (graduated 2024, 2025, or projected for 2026) in Civil Engineering, or includes these subject modules covered as a core discipline
- Driving licence
- Keen interest in the Construction sector and being involved in active construction projects
- Logical thinker with an aptitude for problem-solving
- Highly numerate, with an understanding of Data analysis
- Ability to prioritise and work at pace
- Creative, innovative, curious to find a better way
- Team working – you'll enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas, and collaborating with colleagues as well as other graduates
What's in it for you?
We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.
At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart.
Selection Process:
- An online application that will involve a CV – Deadline for applications: Friday 12th December 2025.
- Online assessment – an online chat tool to demonstrate your strengths and relevant values and behaviours
- Virtual 1st stage screening call with our Graduate recruitment partner Sanctuary Graduates
- Assessment centre which consists of group and individual activities as well as an interview with the opportunity to meet managers and teams here at London Gatwick.
Graduate Civil Engineer - Projects (Graduate Programme) employer: London Gatwick
At London Gatwick, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With competitive compensation packages, including a welcome bonus and flexible allowances, we support your professional growth while you contribute to major projects that shape the future of travel. Our hybrid working model allows for a balanced lifestyle, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally in one of the world's busiest airports.
