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Graduate Civil Engineer- 2027

Kier Group
Kelsale, Suffolk, United Kingdom Posted Oct 1, 2026
On-siteGBP 31,000 - 38,000 / year

About this role

Graduate Civil Engineer- 2027

Graduate Civil Engineer- 2027 We're looking for Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Infrastructure team and support on our Sizewell C project in Suffolk. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/

Locations: Kier Main Compound, Off A12, Kelsale, Suffolk

Starting Salary: £31,000 per annum with potential £4,750 car allowance depending on eligibility and project

Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

Starting date: September 2027

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What you will be responsible for?

As a Graduate Civil 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?

  • Assisting in the preparation and management of project designs, plans, and specifications
  • Supporting the development and monitoring of project schedules and budgets.
  • Conducting site visits to ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements
  • Collaborating with project managers and engineers to solve technical issues and ensure project success
  • Preparing technical reports, documentation, and providing project updates

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 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree (or working towards a degree) which is ICE accredited in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline.

  • Demonstrates a genuine interest in pursuing a career in civil engineering and the construction industry, with clear motivation to learn and develop professionally.
  • Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking to assess situations and problem solve with strong attention to detail.
  • Shows enthusiasm for learning new skills and knowledge, and the ability to adapt in response to feedback.
  • Works effectively as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration, reliability, and respect for others.
  • Hold a full UK driver license.

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 2026: Initial applications

November 2026: Application reviews

January 2027 onwards: In-person assessment centres

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Location: Kelsale

Vacancy ID: 12567

Background check: BPSS Checks

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026

Contract type: Graduate

Working hours: Full Time

Flexible working: Yes

Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.

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