Graduate Civil Engineer - 2027
Company: Knights Brown
Role summary
Graduate Civil Engineer - 2027 is a full-time role at Knights Brown in United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-08-17. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Graduate Civil Engineer - 2027
- Company
- Knights Brown
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-17
Job description
Civil engineering careers with real responsibility Build your future with a company that backs you.
Locations: Ringwood, Bridgend, East Anglia, and Scotland. National projects
Contract: Permanent, full-time Closing Date: 20th November 2026
At Knights Brown, you'll do more than start your career. You'll find your place with a company that backs you. You'll join an independent civil engineering contractor trusted to deliver complex projects across coasts & ports, water utilities, infrastructure, buildings and the UK’s energy network.
We're recruiting Graduate Civil Engineers for opportunities across our energy, water and civil engineering divisions.
The opportunity
Our three-year graduate programme combines structured development with hands-on project experience. From the start, you'll contribute to live projects, work alongside experienced teams and develop the technical, commercial and leadership skills needed to build a successful career in civil engineering.
We will ensure you have the right support through our structured buddy programme, graduate network and experienced teams on site.
You'll have opportunities to contribute to projects across:
• Coasts & ports
• Energy
• Water utilities
• Infrastructure
• Buildings
What you'll be doing
Depending on project requirements and business needs, you'll gain experience across a range of sectors and disciplines, developing a broad understanding of how major civil engineering projects are planned, managed and delivered.
You could be involved in:
• Supporting the delivery of major civil engineering projects from planning through to completion
• Assisting with site engineering, quality and technical activities
• Helping to solve engineering challenges and improve project performance
• Working with project teams to manage programmes, costs and resources
• Building strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and colleagues
• Contributing to safe, efficient and sustainable project delivery
What we're looking for
You'll be completing, or have recently completed, a degree in:
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
We're also looking for people who:
• Want to take responsibility and make a difference
• Are eager to learn and develop
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Communicate confidently and build positive relationships
• Take ownership and show initiative
• Share our commitment to high standards and continuous improvement
A full UK driving licence, or the ability to obtain one before joining, is essential.
What you'll gain
We invest in building careers.
You'll benefit from:
• A structured graduate development programme
• Support towards professional accreditation, including ICE and equivalent institutions
• Regular reviews and one-to-one support
• Exposure to a variety of projects, disciplines and sectors
• Real responsibility from the start
• Clear opportunities to progress your career
Why Knights Brown?
We won’t keep you waiting. Our graduates contribute to live projects, take ownership and develop practical experience quickly. You'll work in teams that support each other, speak openly and take pride in delivering work to a high standard. Many of our engineers, planners and managers started their careers as graduates and progressed through the business.
Benefits
• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Generous annual leave, with the option to buy and sell leave
• Company vehicle (inc EV) or allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Retail and gym discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing support and mental health first aiders
• Volunteering opportunities
• Divisional conferences, events and company-wide celebrations
Ready to start your career?
If you're looking for real responsibility, meaningful development and the opportunity to work on projects that shape communities and infrastructure across the UK, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today.
Apply online with your CV, telling us why you’d like to join us
Knights Brown is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who have served with the Armed Forces.