Graduate Civil Design Engineer

Graduate Civil Design Engineer

York

£26,000- £30,000 basic (DOE)

Due to exciting growth plans, our client the fastest growing rail group in the UK is seeking a Graduate Civil Design Engineer to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your engineering career with a company committed to safety, innovation, and excellence in the rail sector.

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation where you ll be part of a collaborative team working on the development and maintenance of critical rail infrastructure. With a growing portfolio of projects and a clear focus on professional development, this is an ideal environment to gain experience, expand your skills, and make a meaningful contribution from day one.

About the company:

Our client provides high-quality rail infrastructure solutions, delivering projects across the full lifecycle from concept to construction. With a newly refurbished office and a diverse, experienced team, they offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where early-career engineers can thrive. Collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement are central to their culture.

With a diverse team operating in a newly refurbished office, over the last 5 years the client has transformed themselves into a company that can support their clients throughout the full life cycle of their projects.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design of civil engineering solutions for rail and highways projects, including earthworks, drainage, platforms, and structural elements.
• Assist in the preparation of design drawings, models, and technical documentation under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Learn and apply design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, or Civil 3D to develop engineering outputs.
• Participate in site visits, surveys, and investigations to support project development.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Engage in ongoing training and development activities as part of a structured graduate programme.

Key skills and requirements:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field (or expecting to graduate soon).
• A passion for infrastructure and interest in the rail sector.
• Familiarity with (or willingness to learn) engineering design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Civil 3D.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn from experienced team members.
• An understanding of health, safety, and environmental considerations in engineering (through academic or work experience).

Benefits:

• Flexible Working
• Hybrid Working Model
• 36 days holiday (inc BH)
• 3 standdown days per year
• Gym membership
• Generous bonus structure
• Group Life Assurance
• Overtime and weekend pay
• Endless opportunities to develop your career

Next Steps

For further details on this exciting role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.

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Is this role almost right for you, but not quite ticking all the boxes? If so, we have loads of other roles available and can also work proactively to help you make that next step.

For every placement we make, Alva Rail plants two trees! We plant one on your behalf and the other on the client s behalf. By planting two trees we offset 0.6 tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of driving 1,466 miles in a standard car. We want to contribute towards helping save the planet!

Adam Cole