Graduate Civil Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for recent or upcoming graduates to join our Civil & Structural Engineering team in our Edinburgh offices.

About us

SLR is a global environmental and advisory consultancy, providing sustainable solutions to clients worldwide. Our team is committed to professional development, offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including a company pension, excellent healthcare, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover, and a structured career framework with regular reviews.

About you

• Recent graduate or in final year of a relevant degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Full UK driving licence required before joining.
• General understanding of Civil Engineering principals.
• Logical thinker, organised, able to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong numeracy, confident with data, IT literate, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant MEng or MSc expected to obtain a 2:1 or first class outcome (desirable).

Role

We will provide training and development to enable you to create engineering solutions for Climate Resilience, Energy Transition, and Waste and Circularity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with a variety of projects in sectors such as power, industry, general infrastructure, waste management facilities, and the built environment across the UK and internationally.
• Work as part of a design team reporting to a senior engineer, assisting with the production of technical designs.
• Supervise construction projects on site and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Coordinate or oversee field sample collection and processing of results.
• Assist with the compilation of design and construction tender packages.
• Support report compilation.

Training & Development

As a graduate you will be automatically enrolled on our structured Graduate Programme, which supports both technical and business development to build a foundation for a rewarding and dynamic career.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively foster an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all individuals, including LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. If you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. We are Disability Confident Employers.