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

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£31,000 per annum

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.

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, maintaining quality records in line with Inspection & Test Plans, assisting in basic planning and programming, controlling and minimising waste on site, and identifying or introducing new processes and innovations. You will also be responsible for the care and secure storage of company property under your control.

This role is available for a September 2026 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit both yourself 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 promote an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' programme, which offers gym discounts and support for wellbeing topics. Motivated and enthusiastic individuals are encouraged to join us in making a meaningful difference.

Experience
Applications are invited from graduates passionate about civil engineering 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 into key projects.
- A problem-solver who considers solutions from all angles and brings ideas to the table.
- A self-starter motivated to take ownership of tasks and develop skills.
- An adaptable individual able to respond positively to change and new circumstances.
- 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.

Additional Information
The Graduate Development Programme lasts two years and runs alongside your permanent role, covering seven modules designed to enhance interpersonal and leadership skills alongside technical experience. Professional qualifications will be fully funded and supported by a dedicated mentor. Benefits include a company car or car benefit scheme (role dependent), 28 days holiday plus bank holidays with an option to purchase additional leave, private medical insurance, two paid volunteering days per year, agile working programme, and a range of other employee benefits including share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced parental leave, pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounts on brands and holidays.

Galliford Try is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all candidates. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interviews to candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.