Graduate Civil Engineer

Part of the Volker Wessels UK Group, Volker Stevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

Kick start your engineering career with Volker Stevin, a Tier 1 Civil Engineering leader. Volker Stevin is now hiring for our 2026 Graduate Civil Engineer intake
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This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected Tier 1 civil engineering business and begin your career with an organisation committed to your development, technical growth, and long‑term success.

If you're looking to work on major UK infrastructure projects, apply your engineering skills, learn from industry experts, and progress within a high‑performing engineering team - this is your opportunity.

• Our Early Careers team will assess your application for programme suitability.
• A full assessment day including practical exercises, group tasks, and a technical or competency‑based interview with one of our hiring managers. Held in April at our Preston Head Office.

• Successful candidates will receive an offer and full guidance on next steps. We will keep you updated throughout each stage of the process.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will report to a Section Engineer, Senior Engineer or Project Manager. You will support engineering and site teams across all stages of project delivery, gaining hands‑on experience in construction, dimensional control, quality assurance, health and safety, and project coordination.

You will apply your academic knowledge to real‑world engineering challenges while building the expertise required to progress toward professional accreditation with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

• Demonstrate strong time‑keeping and reliability, ensuring readiness for daily site activities.
• Apply a proactive, inquisitive approach - ask questions, seek learning opportunities, and show enthusiasm for your development.
• Work respectfully and collaboratively with all site team members, recognising their roles and responsibilities.
• Follow and uphold The Volker Stevin Way and its core principles.
• Support site engineering tasks including dimensional control, reading and interpreting drawings, carrying out instrument checks, and clearly communicating setting‑out information.
• Contribute to quality management by assisting with sampling/testing, maintaining drawing registers, updating as‑built records, and escalating technical issues when required.

• Develop understanding of contract documents including the Form of Contract, Works Information, Specification and Drawings.
• Maintain accurate records of labour, plant and materials, and support material reconciliation processes.
• Complete daily site diaries with photographs to support project progress reviews.
• Read and follow method statements; develop knowledge of Company HSEQ systems, COSHH requirements, PPE standards, and incident reporting processes.
• Support the maintenance of site documentation, contribute to progress reviews, and assist with controlled document management.
• Build understanding of the project programme, attend collaborative planning sessions, and follow project governance and administrative procedures.

• A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering (or a closely related discipline), accredited or progressing toward accreditation by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles gained through academic study, placements or project work.
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development (CPD) and proactive engagement with professional growth.
• Regular attendance and meaningful contribution to bi‑annual performance and development reviews with your line manager, HR and senior…