Civil Engineer Year Placement in Kirkby in Ashfield

Civil Engineering Placement (12 Months) Starting Summer 2026

Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield Nottinghamshire, NG17 8GJ

We have exciting opportunities for undergraduate Civil Engineers to join the UK’s largest and most diverse geotechnical and ground engineering contractor. You will get hands-on experience within a dynamic and progressive company. This is a perfect opportunity to gain valuable experience and put some of what you are learning into practice, working alongside a vastly experienced team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist and support the management of site operations, to ensure safety, quality, cost effectiveness, timely production and customer satisfaction.
• Learn the aspects of planning and sequencing of operations, including writing method statements and risk assessments, and procuring sub-contractor, labour, plant and material resources.
• Implement operational quality control measures and QA processes.
• Develop work plans, method statements and risk assessments.
• Monitor the progress of project works.
• Take a proactive approach in the responsibility for Health and Safety ensuring all required documentation is in place.
• Ensure full communication across all management levels within the project.
• Ensure that all operatives are provided with the necessary resources, materials and information for the carrying out of their duties and for ensuring that safe working practices are followed.
• Complete quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard.
• Conduct self in a way that reflects and promotes the Van Elle company values.
• Understand and act in accordance with Van Elle’s policies and procedures.
• Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake.

Who we’re looking for:

• Undertaking a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Be able to demonstrate practical experience from construction or similar transferrable skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD preferable.
• IT competent in Microsoft packages and SharePoint.
• Valid CSCS would be beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines and under pressure.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Effective planning and organisation skills.
• A structured approach to problem solving.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and technical skills.
• Knowledge of the relevant legal and safety regulations.

Other Requirements:

• Eligible to work and live in the UK.
• Flexibility to travel in the UK.
• A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK (desirable).

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
• Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.

Over the past 40 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK’s largest independent ground engineering contractor. Van Elle’s unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost-effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail. Employing over 700 people, with a turnover of over £90 million, we have plans to grow and build on our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. Van Elle values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation.