GRAHAM Academy – Student Site Engineer (Year Out)

Civil, Geotechnical, Structural, Construction.

Job Summary

As GRAHAM continues to grow and develop, we’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Division as a Student Site Engineer. This is your chance to be part of a company that’s shaping the future of the built environment and investing in yours.

GRAHAM Academy

Turn your interest in our exciting industry into a fantastic career opportunity with GRAHAM.

As a Student Site Engineer, you’ll work at the heart of operations to make sure everything is built safely, accurately, and to the highest quality. Perfect for a recent graduate, this role provides the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment while benefiting from structured training, mentoring, and exposure to a variety of construction projects.

At GRAHAM, we invest in your growth, giving you the tools, mentoring, and opportunities to connect your learning with real-world impact. You’ll build technical expertise and confidence on site, while developing the communication and leadership skills.

This is your chance to launch a rewarding career, where no two days are the same, every project makes a visible difference, and your future in construction can really take shape.

Job Description:

Location: Midlands, England.

You will:

Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
Undertake Surveying and setting out duties
Check drawings and quantities
Assist in scheduling of materials
Plan the work and efficiently organise site operations in order to meet an agreed programme of deadlines
Liaise with any consultants and sub-contracts engaged in the project as necessary
Ensure quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained
Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
Arrange testing of materials
Undertake the testing and calibration of instruments used
Keep a Site Diary
Fully interact with other members of the construction site team
Liaise with other function/departmental managers
Introduce improvements and innovation where appropriate to areas of responsibility
Other duties as required by the Site Manager to facilitate construction of the works

Requirements:

Technical Competencies

Essential Criteria:

Currently undertaking a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Demonstrate an understanding of construction management practices
Demonstrate strong communication skills
Full UK Driving License
Strong IT Skills Desirable
An appreciation of Health & Safety practices.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Previous work experience specifically in Construction industry.
Able to demonstrate problem solving.

Behavioural Competencies

Essential:

Commercial Awareness: strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
Leadership skills: Communicates and gains team commitment to a vision, able to motivate staff and provide direction and vision.
Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.
Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest
Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.
Initiative: is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.
Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.
Negotiation: Shows a willingness to learn how effective coordination and communication support successful collaboration across the supply chain and project teams.

Please submit a comprehensive and targeted CV, which clearly and logically details how you fulfil both the essential and if relevant, desirable criteria. Failure to provide adequate information may result in your application being rejected. All applicants must also complete an online monitoring form. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early, should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

The Recruitment Process:

The closing date for applications will be January 2027
Interviews will commence in February 2027.
Successful candidates will be notified in March 2027.
All successful applicants will have joined the business by September 2027, if not before.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Placements

On your placement you will be given the support, guidance and experience which will lay the foundations for a great future in a Construction career. Show us what you can do and your placement could lead to a company scholarship award and an offer of employment when you graduate.