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🟒 Actively Hiring Β· Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor πŸ›‘οΈ UK Work Eligibility 🏒 FULL_TIME

Graduate Civil Engineer

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Full Benefits Package

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Hatfield, East of England, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Working from our Hatfield office a competitive salary is on offer for the right candidate.

Responsible for assisting the civil engineering team of a design and build contractor in all aspects of design and construction work through pre-construction and construction stages. Working on a variety of civil [rail] and building projects with a view to providing cost effective solutions through collaborative working with the Global Rail Construction Limited (GRCL) tender project teams, clients, specialist design subcontractors, other subcontractors, suppliers and relevant third parties.

Your role will require preparation of calculations, structural investigations, reports, Network rail Form 1,2 & 3’s. Site surveys and inspections.

Skills and Experience

The role is ideally suited to a graduate with a keen eye for detail and practical ability. To be considered for a role, you will need to demonstrate the following credentials

  • Have graduated or expecting to graduate with at least a 2:1
  • 2 Years post graduate experience preferred but not essential
  • Civil Engineer with the intention to progress to a professional qualification
  • Experience in a civil engineering or building environment
  • Recent experience of working as part of a team on civil engineering design & construct project exercises at university
  • Demonstrable experience with cad drawing packages
  • Site surveying experience preferred.
  • Thorough understanding and working ability in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Interest in the commercial factors applicable to tendering and value engineering
  • Understanding and working knowledge of NR Standards, Eurocodes & HAS guidelines.
  • Team worker able to work together as a team for the Group, not just the individual.
  • Technical, analytical, and numerical design ability.
  • Outstanding communication skills and demonstrable presentation skills.
  • Driving license & flexibility to travel throughout the UK as & when required.
  • Knowledge of Network Rail design & build processes and Standards.

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically proficient civils graduate to join our ever expanding team working on a variety of projects. We offer 24 Days Holiday, Company Pension, Employee rewards/discount scheme and on-site parking. Our Approved ICE mentor will assist with the development of an individual Graduate Development Plan tailored to suit your Knowledge, Skills and Experience to assist you in attaining IEng and/or CEng with the ICE. Graduates will be offered the chance to transfer between sections of GRCL to obtain knowledge, experience and ability in all areas of the business such as design, construction, planning, tendering, commercial, health/safety and environment so as to achieve the relevant experience at each level across all attributes.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Hatfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

  • Work experience in civil engineering: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hatfield

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.

πŸ›οΈ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

βš–οΈ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Civil Engineer roles across Global Rail Construction Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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