Overview
Job Title: Graduate Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Forth Ports Ltd, Carron House, Dock Road; Port of Grangemouth, with travel across other Scottish ports
Compensation: £32,000
Start Date: August 2026
Forth Ports keeps trade, logistics, and infrastructure moving. Our emerging talent roles are central to this mission, developing the skills that power our economy and connect communities across the country. Joining the Graduate Programme provides structured training and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, with dedicated mentors and clear progression pathways.
As part of the 2026 Graduate Programme, you’ll work toward relevant professional qualifications, gain practical experience on impactful projects, and build specialist knowledge in your chosen area. The assessment day for this role is on Wednesday 22nd April at the Port of Grangemouth. We will notify you if you are selected to attend.
Role and Learning
What you will learn: As a Graduate within the Infrastructure Engineering team, you will join a structured programme that provides an entry point into professional engineering and exposure to a broad portfolio of projects across civil infrastructure, mechanical and marine assets. Based initially at the Port of Grangemouth, you will work under the guidance of senior infrastructure and asset engineers to support the development and delivery of port infrastructure projects across our Scottish ports. The role supports life-cycle renewal, capital planning and modernisation initiatives and offers practical, hands-on experience across project and asset management activities with opportunities to broaden exposure across the wider Scottish Ports portfolio.
* An understanding of how infrastructure and engineering projects are planned and delivered in an operational environment
* Experience supporting project scoping, specifications, risk management, budgets and tender documentation
* Practical exposure to site inspections, surveys and condition assessments to inform design and lifecycle planning
* Experience working with internal teams, contractors and external advisors to support coordinated project delivery
* Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards, including CDM and internal SHE procedures
* Experience supporting construction monitoring, project documentation and contractor performance review
* An understanding of project governance, including progress tracking, change control and lessons learned
* Familiarity with engineering and asset management systems such as CMMS, document management tools and dashboards
* Experience preparing reports, presentations and materials for senior stakeholders and governance forums
* The ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks across different projects and phases
What can we offer you?
* Structured learning and development pathway linked to your personal and professional growth, supporting long-term career progression
* Competitive starting salary with regular reviews to recognise your performance and development
* Discretionary group bonus
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 34 days including bank holidays
* Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5% joint contribution plus life assurance at 4x salary
* Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives to support your physical and mental wellbeing
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential 24/7 telephone support for you and your family
* On-site Occupational Health Team with access to professional support and referrals to services such as counselling, physiotherapy and free flu jabs
* Annual Christmas gift of a complimentary turkey or meat-free alternative for all employees
* GymFlex health club memberships offering discounted access to multiple gyms
* Cycle to Work scheme to support affordable, sustainable commuting
* On-site free parking available for all employees
* Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover
* Employee discount platform providing savings on UK-wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out, and holidays
What are we looking for?
About We want to build on our success and invest in our future business leaders. We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in engineering and infrastructure. You will be organised and keen to learn, with a proactive approach to problem solving. You will be comfortable working with different teams and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, and open to gaining experience across different sites and projects. We’d love someone who is as passionate as we are about creating a working environment that supports our values: Safe, Progressive, Collaborative, Genuine and Dependable. We are also looking for the following:
* A degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering with Project Management with a minimum 2:1 achieved / expected
* Demonstrated interest in infrastructure projects, asset management or engineering delivery
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
* Proficient with Autodesk applications (AutoCAD, Civil 3D & ReCap Pro)
* Willingness to travel to sites across Scotland and work flexibly around project needs
* Enthusiasm for professional development and working toward professional registration
* Full driving licence, valid in the UK due to travel across our Ports
* The successful candidate must by the start of their employment have permanent permission to work in the UK
We value diversity and inclusivity and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
Application Process
* Application: Apply via the link on our vacancies page with your updated CV and cover letter detailing your interest in the position. Please note the deadline for applications is Monday 23rd February. We may close this vacancy earlier than advertised if we receive a large number of applications, so please apply early to avoid missing out.
* Screening call: If your application is of interest, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch for an initial discussion, answer any questions that you may have and invite you to the assessment centre.
* Online Assessment: We will share a personal profiling assessment for you to complete ahead of the assessment day via email.
* Confirmation email: We will share an email to confirm what to expect at the assessment centre, anything that you need to prepare and what to bring on the day.
* Assessment Day: You meet the team and get a great feel for why Forth Ports is for you! This will take place on Wednesday 22nd April.
We recognise that assessment centres may not be the best fit for everyone, so we are committed to offering alternative recruitment methods to ensure a fair and accessible process for all candidates.
Skills Needed and About The Company Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth for the UK and local economies. Our people have played a significant role and we could not have built the strong reputation and long-term agreements we have today.
Company Culture Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. We employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. The port business is dynamic and offers opportunities for promotion and career development.
Required Criteria
* A degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering with Project Management with a minimum 2:1 achieved / expected
* Demonstrated interest in infrastructure projects, asset management or engineering delivery
* Full driving licence, valid in the UK due to travel across our Ports
* The successful candidate must by the start of their employment have permanent permission to work in the UK
Desired Criteria
Closing Date Monday 23rd February, 2026
Contract Type full-time
Salary £32,000 per year
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