Graduate Civil Engineer

£24,000 – £27,000 dependent on experience                         Exeter, EX1                       Permanent

Summary of role:

As a key member of the team you will work on infrastructure, highways, earthworks and drainage designs for construction schemes from early inception and planning stages through to construction and handover. We cover a wide range of public and private sector projects including residential housing schemes, waste facilities and general civil engineering projects.

The role would suit a recent university graduate (or graduating summer 2024) who is keen on developing their civil engineering skills within a busy, well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy. You will receive support and guidance from engineers with many years of experience including support towards developing the relevant knowledge, skills and attributes of a professionally chartered engineer Civil Engineer.

We are an approved ICE Training scheme employer and you will be supported by the Supervising Civil Engineer throughout your employment.

Job Duties:

Main job duties will include:

• Producing and checking reports, designs and drawings including drainage design, ground modelling, cut/fill analysis and alignment design.
• Checking of drawings and contract documents to ensure designs are produced to a high quality standard and in line with programme, brief and cost constraints;
• Developing knowledge and skills in relevant civils design software;
• Attending client meetings as required.
• Answering technical queries and representing Clarkebond, with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Attending site visits to inspect the works in accordance with the Client’s brief and ensuring that accurate notes recording the visit are maintained.

Skills and experience:

• Civil Engineering Masters or Bachelors degree OR relevant ONC or HNC qualification.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civils 3d and WINDES – additional training will be available as required.
• Knowledge of drainage design, highway horizontal and vertical alignment design, highway materials and specification, ground conditions, earthworks and specification.
• Previous work experience within the civil engineering industry would be advantageous.

We are seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer who:

• Can communicate effectively with clients, architects, contractors and regulatory / statutory authorities to deliver detailed designs.
• Enjoys working as part of a small, friendly team and collaborating with colleagues in other engineering disciplines.
• Has the desire to develop as an engineer.
• Can communicate effectively with others.
• Assumes responsibility as experience develops.
• Ideally is a student member of a relevant body such as the ICE.

Benefits of working for Clarkebond:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday with the option to purchase an additional 5 days
• Health cash plan with Medicash
• Pension scheme – 5-6% employer contribution (dependent on employee contribution)
• Life assurance · Shopping discounts · Reimbursement of Professional Memberships · Access to Heath Assured – Employee Assistance · Bike & Tech Schemes

If you want to be part of an SME that prides itself on outstanding engineering solutions and you’re keen to see results from your individual contributions, this is the team for you. We want all applicants to have the opportunity to do their best through the recruitment process.

Clarkebond is an equal opportunities employer and we will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Should you wish to discuss any adjustments please contact us. At Clarkebond we want candidates to feel confident to ask about the flexibility they need.

Any candidate who applies for a job with us can ask us about the flexibility at interview. In return, we’ll explore what’s possible for the role.

Please send your CV with a covering letter to careers@clarkebond.com