Job Description
Graduate Civil Engineer 2026 – Environment
Location: Dorchester (South West England)
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 is designed to give you a rich, hands‑on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.
Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full‑time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society.
We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.
What will you be doing?
As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will assist the Site Engineers in providing setting out/engineering control on site. You will:
* Participate in creating a safely working environment.
* Assist in site engineering control and setting out activities and provide information to operatives and subcontractors.
* Complete diary sheets and photographic evidence as required.
* Assist in material reconciliations.
* Ensure all surveying equipment is calibrated.
* Assist in carrying out as‑built surveys on completed works and drawings.
* Support in producing 2D & 3D site sketches.
* Assist in maintaining quality records, ensuring all works are undertaken in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) and maintaining the as‑built records.
* Assist in basic planning, monitoring & programming.
* Control and minimise waste on site.
* Identify/assist in introducing new processes, techniques and innovations on site.
* Ensure all company property under your control is taken care of and stored securely when not in use.
This role is available for a September 2026 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit the business.
As part of the graduate programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility of expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.
Who are we?
As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK’s built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain and care for the environment. We cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
What do we offer?
Our development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering 7 modules designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills and complement the hands‑on technical experience that you will gain in your role.
Benefits include:
* A starting salary of £31,250
* Company car/car benefit scheme (role dependent)
* 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option to utilise our holiday purchase scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Two paid volunteering days per year
* Agile working programme
* Benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on favourite brands and holidays.
What are we looking for?
We invite applications from graduates who are passionate about the industry and have achieved, or are on track to achieve, a Bachelors or Masters degree in civil engineering (or similar) prior to September 2026.
A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, you will be expected to have obtained a Full UK Driving Licence by 7th September 2026) and the eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is essential.
You will be:
* A collaborator: you work and communicate effectively with many people at different levels, providing valuable input into key projects.
* A problem‑solver: you look at potential solutions from all angles, bringing ideas and solutions to the table.
* A self‑starter: embrace ownership on your tasks and projects, you’re motivated to improve and develop your own skills.
* An adapter: you have a flexible approach to work, able to adapt to new circumstances or change in plans and you can positively change direction when needed.
* An inquisitor: being curious comes naturally to you, you ask questions to learn and understand more.
Equal Opportunities
At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. As a Disability Confident employer, we are willing to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. We will also discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
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