Graduate Civil Engineer

Civil, Infrastructure, Construction, Structural.

Build your future. Shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

Are you graduating in Civil Engineering and ready to turn what you’ve learnt into a career where you can make a real difference? At Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure projects. From day one, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, develop your technical skills, and gain hands-on experience on live projects.

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Morgan Sindall Infrastructure graduates talk about their experiences working for us.

We believe your graduate career should be more than just your first job. We will aim to give you the experience, support, and opportunities to build a long-term career.

Our Graduate Programme combines practical experience with structured development, mentoring and support towards professional recognition and Chartership.

Where could you join us?

Energy

Help us deliver the infrastructure needed to support the UK’s changing energy needs.

Within Energy, you could gain experience on major infrastructure projects, including overhead lines, substations and underground cabling, while developing your understanding of site engineering, construction, planning and project delivery.

Energy could be for you if: you’re interested in major infrastructure, complex engineering challenges and contributing to the future of the UK’s energy network.

Transport

Help us keep people and communities connected.

Our Transport business delivers complex infrastructure that helps keep people and communities connected, providing an exciting environment in which to begin your Civil Engineering career. You could gain experience across areas including site engineering, highways, bridges and structures, temporary works, design management, engineering assurance and project delivery.

Transport could be for you if: you’re interested in major transport infrastructure, enjoy collaborative working and want to solve real-world engineering challenges in a fast-paced project environment.

Morgan Sindall Engineering Solutions (MSES)

Build your career within a specialist engineering environment.

Within MSES, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, developing your technical knowledge and understanding of how specialist engineering expertise supports the delivery of complex infrastructure.

MSES could be for you if: you’re naturally curious, enjoy technical problem-solving and want to develop your knowledge across challenging infrastructure projects.

What will you be doing?

Your graduate journey is where theory meets practice. Depending on your role and project, you could be:

  • Supporting site and construction engineering activities
  • Interpreting drawings, specifications and technical information
  • Developing surveying and setting-out experience
  • Supporting planning and project delivery
  • Helping to solve real engineering challenges
  • Working with subcontractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams
  • Building relationships with customers and stakeholders
  • Contributing to the safe and responsible delivery of infrastructure

You’ll be encouraged to get involved, ask questions, challenge yourself, and take on greater responsibility as your experience and confidence grow.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about building a career in Civil Engineering and making a difference through infrastructure.

You’ll need:

  • A Civil Engineering degree, at 2:1 or above
  • A positive, proactive and can-do attitude
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A genuine interest in Civil Engineering and infrastructure
  • A willingness to learn and take ownership of your development
  • Good organisational and time-management skills
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • The ability to travel independently to project locations

Our projects can be based in rural and remote locations across England and Wales, so you may also need to stay away from home for periods of time, depending on your project.

Previous construction or engineering experience would be beneficial, but we’re equally interested in your potential, attitude, and willingness to learn.

What’s in it for you?

Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you’ll benefit from:

  • Structured graduate development and mentoring
  • Support towards professional recognition and chartership
  • Practical experience on live infrastructure projects
  • A supportive Early Careers community
  • Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy additional days
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Healthcare cashback plan
  • Private medical cover
  • Share-save scheme
  • Cycle-to-work and gym membership discounts

The Finer detail

  • We may close applications earlier if we receive a high level of interest, so we recommend applying early to avoid missing out.
  • Expected start date – September 2027
  • Location of role – England and Wales  
  • Working Hours – 37.5 hours per week
  • Working week – Monday – Friday
  • Salary – £33,597.20 + a Company Car/ Car allowance

Ready to build your future?

Your degree has given you the foundations. Now it’s time to put them into practice. Whether you’re helping to strengthen the UK’s energy infrastructure, supporting the delivery of our rail network, or developing your expertise within MSES, you’ll be contributing to infrastructure that makes a real difference to people and communities.

Join Morgan Sindall Infrastructure as a Civil Engineering Graduate and help us deliver infrastructure that makes a difference for generations to come.

Apply today and start building a career, not just doing a job.

Sponsorship

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Skilled Worker sponsorship may be available only by exception, subject to business need and Home Office eligibility criteria.

Reasonable adjustments

We take inclusivity seriously and want you to have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you require additional support or reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know so we can discuss how best to support you.

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  • Deadline
    December 13th, 2026
  • Starting
    September 2027
  • Salary
    £33,597.20 + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    Multiple UK Locations
Disciplines Accepted...
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Construction/Project Management
  • Geotechnical
  • Structural
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