Location
Gretna / Scottish Highlands / Fife with Angus travel

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 wish. Working full-time, you will start an exciting and rewarding career enabling you to add value to society.

As a Graduate Site Engineer, you will report to an Engineer or Senior Engineer and 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, providing information to operatives and subcontractors, completing diary sheets with photographic evidence, assisting in material reconciliations, ensuring surveying equipment is calibrated, carrying out as-built surveys, supporting the production of 2D and 3D site sketches, and maintaining quality records in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans.

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 committed to improving the UK's built environment and delivering lasting change in communities. We foster an inclusive culture emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' programme, which offers gym discounts and wellbeing support. Motivated and enthusiastic individuals are encouraged to join us in making a meaningful difference.

Our two-year development programme runs alongside your permanent role and covers seven modules designed to enhance your interpersonal and leadership skills, complementing the hands-on technical experience you will gain. If you choose to pursue professional qualifications, we will fully fund them and provide a dedicated mentor. The programme concludes with a celebration and promotion to the next stage of your career.

Additional benefits include a company car or car benefit scheme (role dependent), 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays (increasing with service), private medical insurance, two paid volunteering days per year, an agile working programme, and various other benefits such as Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounts on brands and holidays.

Experience
Applications are invited from graduates passionate about the industry. No prior professional experience is explicitly required, but enthusiasm and commitment to the role are essential.

About you
- A collaborator who communicates effectively with people at all levels and contributes valuable input to 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
You should have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering or a similar discipline prior to September 2026. A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, with expectation to obtain by 7th September 2026) is essential. Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is required.