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Graduate Civil Engineer – Flood and Coastal Resilience

Haskoning
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
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Description

Location
Yorkshire, ideally based approximately 3-4 days per week in one of our Leeds or Exeter offices.

Hours
Full Time - 5 days per week

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy combining engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact globally. You will be part of the Resilience Engineering team within the Environment-Resilience-Renewables group, working alongside around 30 engineers and technicians on water’s edge projects including coastal, fluvial, and drainage schemes.
The team has a strong track record delivering projects such as the award-winning Southsea Coastal Scheme, Northey Island Coastal Adaptation, and the UK's largest fish pass at Holme Sluice. Projects range from solving flooding and erosion problems to habitat creation and amenity enhancement for local authorities, contractors, and private clients.
This role involves supporting Project Managers and technical specialists on national and international coastal and fluvial engineering projects. Responsibilities include site inspections, feasibility studies, design, construction support, report writing, liaison with external parties, use and development of digital tools, document management, BIM, sustainability, and carbon considerations.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and other business lines to ensure high-quality consulting services that meet client needs. This role offers varied experience and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance society and the environment.

Requirements

Experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline is essential. Experience working in a team environment and an understanding of engineering consultancy practice are advantageous.

About you
You communicate well, learn quickly, and work carefully. You have good organisational skills and strong verbal and written communication abilities. You are interested in coastal and fluvial projects and have commercial awareness including knowledge of industry drivers such as NetZero and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You are willing to travel within the UK and overseas when needed. A proactive team player who can also work independently and collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple teams.

Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline is required. A Master’s degree is desirable, with a view to obtaining ICE Chartered Member status. You should have an understanding of materials, hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural engineering principles. Commitment to professional development is supported, including mentoring and graduate programmes leading to chartership (ICE, CIWEM).

Expiry date: 25/11/2026
Graduate Civil Engineer – Flood and Coastal Resilience
Company:
Haskoning
Job Type:
Job, Entry Level
Location:
Yorkshire