Graduate Commission Engineer
We're looking for Graduate Commissioning Engineer to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team division in Lincolnshire. You will be assisting our water team on projects for Anglian Water.
Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/
Our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks division provide design, build and maintenance solutions to protect the UK's essential services and assets. Working across the water, nuclear and other decarbonised energy, environmental and waterways sectors, we provide sustainable and safe solutions for our clients and customers whilst protecting and restoring natural habitats
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.
Locations: Lincolnshire
Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum
Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k
Starting date: September 2026
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What you will be responsible for?
As a Graduate Commissioning Engineer, you'll be an essential part of our engineering team, helping to shape the future of construction across the UK. You'll have the chance to work in a variety of teams, either on-site where the action happens or in a design-based role, depending on where your interests lie.
What will your day-to-day duties include?
* Assist in planning, preparing, and executing commissioning activities across various projects.
* Support system testing, calibration, and validation according to commissioning plans and procedures.
* Review technical documentation, drawings, and specifications to understand system design and performance requirements.
* Record and report commissioning data, test results, and system performance outcomes.
* Work closely with project engineers, design teams, and contractors to resolve technical issues.
What are the benefits for you?
* Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
* Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
* Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
* Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for people due to graduate in 2026, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
* A related Degree in Civil Engineering
* You're excited about starting a career in construction engineering
* You're organized, with great time management skills
* You enjoy solving problems and have strong analytical abilities.
* Ideally hold a full UK drivers' licence.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .
It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.
Recruitment timeline
October 2025: Initial applications
November 2025: Application reviews
January 2026 onwards: In-person assessment centres