Location
Annesley, Nottingham / Dorchester with Poole travel / Rickmansworth / Keighley, Yorkshire / Normanton with Braithwell and Cambridge travel. This role may require travel to other projects and locations, including staying away from home.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£31,000 per annum

About the Role
Join 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, expand your professional network, and have the opportunity to gain professional qualifications. Work alongside industry experts in a full-time role that enables you to add value to society and build a rewarding career.

The programme starts in September 2026, with flexibility for an earlier start. You will work primarily in and around your advertised location, with potential travel to other sites. Galliford Try is a platinum member of the 5% Club, reflecting our commitment to quality training and 'earn as you learn' opportunities.

Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, supporting team growth, promoting best practices in our supply chain, and caring for the environment. We foster an inclusive culture focused on health, safety, and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' programme, which includes gym discounts and wellbeing support.

The two-year development programme runs alongside your permanent role, covering seven modules to enhance your interpersonal and leadership skills, complementing your technical experience. If you 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 plus bank holidays with an option to purchase more, private medical insurance, two paid volunteering days per year, an agile working programme, and a range of benefit schemes such as Save as You Earn share purchase, 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 who have achieved or are on track to achieve a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline prior to September 2026.

About you
- A collaborator who works and communicates effectively with people at all levels, contributing valuable input to 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 adapter with a flexible approach, able to positively respond to change.
- An inquisitor who is naturally curious and asks questions to deepen understanding.

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