Civil engineering positions UK

Gradcivil

Hi......Im new to boards.ie and really need some advice.

Ive recently graduated with a degree in civil engineering and was hoping to gain experience in Ireland but this is proving difficult.
However, Ive decided to move to UK to get experience so was wondering does anyone know of any companies that are currently hiring civil engineering graduates anywhere in UK??
I would be open to any type of position as site engineer, design engineer, surveying or project management.

I would greatly appreciate any advice at all or what would be the best way to find a position in UK.

Thanks!

CurtisPadd

I'm in the same boat..how is the search going? i'm planning to go to London on a job hunt the week after next to meet agents in person etc,I'll let you know how i get on.
PC

Gradcivil

Job hunt is not going to good at the moment. A lot of the big compaines will not be hiring graduates till September and I was really hoping to have something sorted before then.
I would be very much interested in hearing how you get on over there.
Ideally I would like to have a job sorted before I make the move over.
Best of luck with it!

Tefral

Have you tried Mott MacDonald? They are a company I work for

Job Position UK - Graduate Training Scheme 2012
Job Ref 4958BR
Job Profile PLEASE NOTE: We will be closing the application form for the 2012 Graduate Training Scheme on Friday 24th February.

Mott MacDonald is a global management, engineering and development consultancy employing more than 14,000 staff working in 140 countries and with an annual turnover exceeding £1 billion. Our breadth of skills, services and global reach makes us one of the world's top players in delivering management, engineering and development consultancy solutions for our customers. Listed 13th in the 2011 results of the prestigious Sunday Times Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For Survey, Mott MacDonald is the top ranked multi-disciplinary consultancy and engineering company on this year’s list. We have been ranked in the top 15 for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting our commitment to our staff and showcasing our belief that employee fulfilment is as crucial as customer satisfaction.

Our success is fuelled by the dedication, enthusiasm and ingenuity of our engineers, environmentalists, planners, economists, safety experts, IT specialists, educationalists, healthcare advisors, management consultants and many more. They work in sectors as diverse as transport, energy, buildings, water and the environments, health and education, industry and communications. We place immerse value on our people and regard them as our greatest asset. To enable us to carry on extending our renowned track record, Mott MacDonald looks to recruit the most enthusiastic, imaginative and committed graduates, from a range of disciplines, who have the ability and confidence to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Mott MacDonald will enable you to build a more stimulating career and bring your own brand of flair and ingenuity to shape exciting projects for tomorrow’s world.
Job Description Based in one of our 30 UK offices, from day one you will working as part of a team alongside other graduates and experienced professionals. You will learn about Mott MacDonald, our structure and culture and you will be exposed to real projects. We'll involve you in various project phases so you gain vital on-the-job experience through our vast range of technical expertise.

Our graduates will undertake a range of roles but to make sure you settle in when you join us you will be assigned a 'buddy', who will assist you with the induction process to Mott MacDonald and your office. You will also be assigned an experienced mentor who will supervise all aspects of your professional development. As we recognise the importance of your professional development we will encourage and support you in achieving the standards required by your relevant professional institutions and in obtaining qualifications in your specialised discipline.

Mott MacDonald offers a competitive package in terms of basic salary. In addition, we offer: profit share based on company performance, support to achieve your professional qualifications, contributory pension scheme, life assurance and personal accident cover, a flexible benefits scheme and 30-35 days leave (depending on service).

We are flexible with start dates and your employment will commence on a date mutually agreed, however, the majority of graduates start between July and October.
Candidate Specification To join us, you must have obtained, or are predicted to obtain, a 2.1 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant degree.

We recruit a huge variety of disciplines but generally look for graduates of these engineering fields: civil, structural, water, mechanical, systems, fire, chemical, electrical and building services. We also recruit people with skills in transport, hydrogeology, geotechnics, quantity surveying, environmental science, renewables, sustainability and business management.

Essential attributes include:
- Enthusiasm and ambition;
- Good report writing, team working and communication skills;
- Ability to work independently, make decisions and work to tight deadlines to meet client needs;
- A genuine interest to work within a Global Consultancy business.

Desirable criteria:
- Experience within a Commercial Engineering environment
- Understanding of financial constraints of the UK construction consulting industry

Please note that although we do not have a closing date for applications we do advise you apply early to ensure you are considered for a range of roles on our scheme. We aim to fill our requirements as soon as possible, therefore we will begin screening applications in November.
Contract Type Permanent
Work Pattern Full-Time
Country United Kingdom
Position Location Various UK

http://www.careers.mottmac.com/graduategateway/

A Dub in Glasgo

Most graduate programmes start in September and I would imagine most big companies will have finished their recruitment for their September well before that.

For my graduate training (years ago now!), I applied in December before graduation and interviews took place in April with an offer 2 weeks later for a September start