Graduate Structural Engineer
Graduate Structural Engineer - Newark Tetra Tech 2027 Graduate Scheme: Your Launchpad to a Consultancy Career Join our two-year Graduate Scheme and kickstart your career with hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a tailored development plan. You’ll work on a variety of real-world projects, develop both technical and professional skills, and be encouraged to share your ideas and shape your future. The Role: We’re seeking talented graduates to join our Structural Engineering team. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to the design and delivery of a diverse range of building engineering projects, including residential developments, public buildings and commercial infrastructure. You’ll be joining a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of design professionals, working with colleagues across architecture, fire, mechanical and electrical engineering. You’ll gain experience working with a variety of structural materials, including timber, steel and concrete, while developing your technical knowledge and understanding of sustainable structural design. Your Impact in this Position: As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you’ll support the design and technical delivery of structural engineering projects, gaining hands-on experience across the project lifecycle from initial concepts through to detailed design and construction. With guidance and mentoring from experienced engineers, you’ll develop your technical skills, problem-solving abilities and understanding of structural design, building the experience and confidence you need to work towards chartership and progress your career with Tetra Tech What to Expect: Programme Highlights: Your Pathway: You’ll be assigned a location, cost centre, line manager, and a ‘home’ technical discipline based on your qualifications and business needs. If you wish to explore a different discipline at the end of the programme, we’ll consider this based on your interests and business requirements. Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Partnership As part of the scheme, you’ll have access to the CMI Foundation Chartered Manager pathway through flexible, online Bite Size programs. Choose from a range of topics—including Managing Change, Leading in a Digital Age, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, and Data-Driven Decision Making—to build your leadership and management skills. CMI Bite Size Benefits: Each program consists of three concise modules (totalling 85-135 minutes), scheduled in your second year. Complete activity sheets to demonstrate your learning and earn your Foundation Chartered Manager certification. Qualifications Must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a relevant degree in either Civil or Structural Engineering. Working Environment This is a hybrid role with three to four days per week in the Newark office. You’ll enjoy a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and work-life balance. We place a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing Application and Selection Process To apply for the Tetra Tech 2027 Graduate Scheme, candidates must submit an up-to-date CV detailing their academic background, relevant experience, and motivation for joining the programme. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Following initial screening, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete online psychometric testing designed to evaluate key competencies and problem-solving skills relevant to consultancy work. Those who progress beyond this stage will be invited to attend an in-person Graduate Day. The closing date for applications in this round is 31st October 2026. We encourage early submissions to ensure full consideration. Ready to build your expertise and shape your future? Apply now and start your journey with Tetra Tech. Why join Tetra Tech? Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role. #LI-RA1
You’ll contribute to structural calculations and designs, support the production and review of BIM and CAD outputs, attend project meetings and take part in site visits. You’ll work closely with engineers and other disciplines to help ensure structural solutions meet project requirements and technical standards.
Why join Tetra Tech?
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.
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Graduate Structural Engineer employer: Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for hydrogeologists looking to make a meaningful impact in the groundwater and geothermal sectors. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have opportunities to develop your project management and leadership skills while working on diverse projects across Great Britain and Ireland. The company promotes a collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity, ensuring that every team member can contribute to sustainable solutions in a flexible and hybrid working setting.
