Graduate Civil and Structural Engineering Career Path: Energy

About the role

As part of our application, you’ll choose your preferred sector and location. Sectors include Transmission & Distribution and Nuclear. You will play a key role in designing and delivering the infrastructure that powers the UK’s transition to Net Zero, ensuring clean energy reaches homes, businesses and international markets through interconnectors to Europe.

• Lead Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Design phases.
• Design civil works – platforms, earthworks, retaining walls, access roads and drainage systems (SuDS, info drainage).
• Perform structural design covering foundations, beams, columns and connections.
• Conduct feasibility studies and optioneering exercises; support construction phases.
• Support nuclear power projects and safe decommissioning efforts across the UK.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (or a related discipline).
• Preferred master’s degree and/or relevant postgraduate study.
• Less than 12 months of relevant experience (excluding placements).
• Degree obtained no earlier than 2024 or expected to be achieved by that year.
• Eligible for UK security clearance (must be a UK British national or have lived in the UK for five years or more).

• Structured development programme – mentoring, soft‑skills training, three‑year early career programme.
• Competitive salary with biannual reviews.
• Pension contributory scheme up to 7% of salary.
• Flexible benefits scheme and hybrid working arrangements.
• Dedicated focus on wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.

We do not offer sponsorship for the Skilled Worker visa route or the Graduate visa route. Candidates requiring a sponsor will not be considered.

Flexible working arrangements are supported; discuss any specific needs during the interview stage.