Graduate Civil Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centres driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

About the Role

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and the wider project team, supporting the delivery of detailed designs, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports. You’ll gain practical experience across the design process, attend site visits and project meetings, and develop your knowledge of construction materials, industry standards and design software. You’ll also receive structured training and support as you work towards Chartered status.

You will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee-owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.

About You

We are looking for someone who is a personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times, maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines, being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Engineers with detailed design tasks and drawing production.
• Develop an understanding of the different building materials and techniques employed in design.
• Carry out detailed design calculations and develop a full understanding of computer design packages.
• Maintain a Continuing Professional Development diary to assist in obtaining appropriate qualifications.
• Develop an understanding of appropriate Legislation Standards, Building Regulations, and Codes of Practice.
• Learn and understand design techniques and develop awareness of other design disciplines.
• Maintain a training Log on a daily basis, recording achievements and experience.
• Attend appropriate and relevant site visits and meetings as and where applicable to the role or the project.
• Attend relevant training as required by the practice to achieve Chartered status.
• Attend and arrange Lunchtime CPDs and Knowledge Sharing sessions.
• Assist in maintaining QA systems on projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or relevant subject.
• Good IT knowledge and experience featuring Microsoft Packages.
• The ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Some knowledge and use of appropriate design analysis software is desirable (AutoCAD Civils 3D advantageous).
• Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and Clients.
• To be able to work as part of a team and collaboratively and co-operatively.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-Manchester

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Site Civil

Job Posting: Nov 3, 2026