Graduate Civil engineer - water infrastructure

Job Description

Kick-start your career as a Graduate Site Engineer working on essential water and utilities infrastructure projects across the East Midlands. This is a long-term opportunity with a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering critical works within the water sector, including clean and wastewater schemes. You'll benefit from structured graduate training, hands-on site exposure, and clear progression routes while being supported by experienced water industry professionals.

This company operates at the forefront of water and utilities civil engineering, delivering high-quality infrastructure projects for major water authorities and framework clients. With a strong reputation for staff development, excellent retention, and a collaborative site culture, they continue to grow and are now looking to add a Graduate Site Engineer to support ongoing and upcoming water infrastructure schemes.

Your Role As A Graduate Site Engineer Will Include

• Reading and interpreting civil engineering and water infrastructure drawings
• Setting out works accurately for pipelines, drainage, chambers, and associated civils
• Supporting delivery of water and wastewater projects to programme and budget
• Assisting with site records, permits, and technical documentation
• Liaising with site managers, subcontractors, and client representatives
• Ensuring SHEQ standards are met across live water infrastructure sites
• Supporting day-to-day engineering activities on clean and wastewater schemes

As A Successful Graduate Site Engineer You Will Have

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 1 year's experience on civils, water, or utilities projects (preferred)
• An interest in water infrastructure, utilities, and long-term framework work
• Strong numeracy skills with confidence using Excel and Outlook
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively on site
• Valid site cards and a full UK driving licence

Cultural Fit and Company Benefits

The company offers an environment where individual contributions are valued and teamwork is encouraged. With benefits including a bonus scheme, structured training, clear career progression, long-term stability, private medical care, life assurance, pension plans, and holidays, they provide a comprehensive package to support their engineers’ growth and satisfaction.

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd, the agency managing this vacancy, emphasizes that applications are only accepted from candidates with a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.