Location
Annesley, Nottingham / Cambridge / Dorchester with Poole travel / Rickmansworth / Hampton / Chichester / Lymington

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Starting salary of £31,000

About the Role
Become a part of the UK's top-rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme, recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates by TheJobCrowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category. Our Graduate Development Programme offers a rich, hands-on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you choose. You will work alongside some of the best people in the industry in a full-time role, starting an exciting and rewarding career that enables you to add value to society. We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% Club, reflecting the quality of training and development through our 'earn as you learn' opportunities.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will assist Site Engineers with setting out and engineering control on site. Your responsibilities will include participating in creating a safe working environment, assisting in site engineering control and setting out activities, completing diary sheets with photographic evidence, assisting in material reconciliations, ensuring surveying equipment calibration, carrying out as-built surveys, supporting 2D & 3D site sketches production, maintaining quality records in line with Inspection & Test Plans, assisting in basic planning and programming, controlling and minimising waste on site, identifying and introducing new processes and innovations, and ensuring company property is securely stored.

This role is available for a September 2026 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit both you and the business. You will be expected to work in and around the advertised locations, with potential travel to other projects and locations in the future, which may include overnight stays away from home.

Galliford Try is a leading construction company focused on improving the UK's built environment and delivering lasting change in the communities we serve. We foster an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, prioritising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' programme, which offers gym discounts and support on various wellbeing topics. Motivated and enthusiastic individuals are encouraged to join us in making a meaningful difference.

Experience
Applications are invited from graduates passionate about the industry, who have achieved or are on track to achieve a Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering or a related discipline prior to September 2026.

About you
- A collaborator who works and communicates effectively with people at different levels, providing valuable input to key projects.
- A problem-solver who considers solutions from multiple perspectives and brings ideas to the table.
- A self-starter motivated to take ownership of tasks and develop skills.
- An adaptable individual who embraces change and can positively adjust plans.
- An inquisitive learner who asks questions to deepen understanding.

Qualifications
- A full UK driving licence is essential (or currently learning, with expectation to obtain a full licence by 7th September 2026).
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is required.