Graduate Civil Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Graduate Civil Engineer
(Job Number: 00577)
Why Farrans?
Starting with us as a Graduate you are offered a bespoke career pathway, our own in-house Learning & Development division have a tailored programme, which if successful you can apply for Chartership.
We have been in operation for over 80 years, have over 45 active site locations and offices across Ireland, Scotland & England. Working on projects with a value of Β£5m - Β£300m across both construction and civils markets.
We build, we transform, and we connect. Our people are at the core of everything we do. Our culture is one which fuels innovation, transparency, and inclusivity.
Role outline
This role will see you assisting the Site Managerβs to complete a range of tasks such as daily checks on site, maintaining essential paperwork and sending requests for information to partners and subcontractors. As you gain more experience, you will be assigned a particular part of the project.
Travel is expected as part of this role to construction sites, company fixed locations and other project related needs.
As a Gradate Civil Engineer you will be responsible for
Undertaking surveys and setting-out on site
Preparation of drawings and calculations to ensure quality control and compliance procedures are adhered to for engineering
Monitoring construction progress to ensure that deadlines are being met
Liaising with clients and carrying out site investigations
Coordinating with engineers, subcontractors, and other parties involved in the construction project to ensure that all work is completed according to specifications.
Liaising with quantity surveyors about the ordering and the pricing of materials
Ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to.
What we can offer you
Joining one the of leading construction and civil engineering contractors you will be provided with the opportunity to deliver on projects that play an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK and Ireland.
In addition to a competitive base salary and car allowance we can also offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:
Payment of an annual professional membership
Contributory pensions plan up to 6%
Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included)
Access to discounts
24/7 counselling and support health line
Annual Health & Well Being Events
30+ Annual leave days
Due to locations of some of your projects, it may mean that you are required to live away from home. We are here to make this as seamless as possible, therefore we cover all accommodation costs, provide you with a daily allowance and cover travels costs (as set out in our living away from home policy)
Your required Skills and Experience
Hold a Civil Engineering Degree with a 2:2 or higher
Hold a full UK driving license
Passionate about starting a career in the civils industry
High attention to detail coupled with meticulous planning and organisational skills
Demonstrate a strong interest in all aspects of engineering and looking for a dynamic workplace that provides an outstanding career opportunity
Excellent good communication skills, be able to work flexibly in a team and be a hard worker
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe there is power in being different. Every day, our people express their unique voices and draw from their rich experiences to bring fresh ideas to our company. There is no question that an inclusive and diverse workforce drives innovation, and it also makes us stronger as a team.
Therefore, we are committed to fostering inclusion and diversity in the workplace; one that welcomes people from all backgrounds. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
Primary Location UK -Cambridgeshire Employee Status Permanent Schedule Full-time : Ongoing
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Civil Engineer roles across Farrans Construction's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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