Graduate Civil Engineer 2025

McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Civil Engineering and Building Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and engaging Graduate Civil Engineer.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will be enrolled in the McLaughlin and Harvey’s Graduate Development Programme. This will give you the opportunity to develop in your chosen career, while also developing your leadership, professional and practical skills. From day one, our programme is designed to give you the best mentored, relevant experience, tailored to suit your chosen career. Join McLaughlin and Harvey’s Graduate Development Programme and you will gain invaluable hands on experience, ready to begin your career in one of the most exciting industries around!

We offer a mentor and structured Graduate programme to ensure you receive the support and guidance that you need in the early stages of your career. Training will offer a broader understanding of how the business operates by getting involved in interesting and challenging work.

Recent projects include; Teesport Reconstruction Berth 1, Liverpool 2 Container Terminal, Hawick Flood Protection Scheme, Royal Wharf London, Peterhead Harbour, Stonehaven Flood Alleviation Scheme, Broughty Ferry Flood Protection Scheme, BAE Barrow, Heysham Brexit Facility and Bushmills Maturation Facility.

Responsibilities

Your main duties and responsibilities will include;

• Understand duties and responsibilities with regards to current Health and Safety/CDM legislation, including those of other parties and ensure compliance.
• Assist with and ensure setting out is done on site to the contract drawings.
• Ensure all site activities are undertaken in compliance with McLaughlin and Harvey SHEQ policies and procedures
• Ensure that the project programme is available and communicated to the supply chain prior to work commencing
• Manage the work in line with the programme, monitor progress and update the programme accordingly, including elements of design and procurement
• Produce weekly / monthly progress reports as appropriate
• Communicate programme risks to the management team and maintain records for contractual correspondence
• Plan and manage site resources to ensure there is a safe working environment and to achieve the programme
• Ensure accurate daily records including site diary are maintained and communicated for labour, material and plant, including subcontractors
• Communicate McLaughlin and Harvey policies and procedures to subcontractors and ensure these are being observed
• Produce, implement and maintain the site logistics plan detailing access, egress, transit routes, plant location, storage, waste disposal etc
• Manage the subcontract package in line with the subcontract order documents, including the pre-let meeting minutes and attendances
• Ensure the management team are kept appraised of variations to the works and any matter likely to have commercial or contractual implications

Experience

Essential

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a construction related discipline
• Open to living away from home
• Sound Commercial Awareness
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills
• High levels of organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast moving Environment
• Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision

Desirable

• Hold a full UK driving license
• A valid CSCS card
• Previous placement/internship experience in a similar role, desirable but not essential

Visa sponsorship is not available in connection with this vacancy.

What's in it for you?

At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Generous pension contributions
• Life Assurance

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button!

McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer.