We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Graduate Civil Engineer to join our design team. You will play a key role in the design and delivery of complex civil infrastructure projects, focusing on network systems, substations, battery storage facilities, and large-scale solar farms. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career while contributing to the transition toward sustainable energy solutions.
Duties and responsibilities
- Design Development: Assist in creating detailed civil engineering designs, including layouts for substations, battery storage facilities, and solar farms. Conduct site evaluations and feasibility studies to inform project designs. Prepare design drawings, specifications, and calculations in line with project requirements and industry standards.
- Project Support: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical engineers, project managers, and contractors, to ensure seamless project delivery. Support in the preparation of technical reports, design documents, and cost estimates.
- Technical Assurance: Ensure designs comply with health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as relevant local regulations and codes. Participate in design reviews and implement feedback to optimise solutions.
- Innovation and Sustainability: Incorporate innovative and sustainable design principles into projects to meet client and environmental objectives.
- Continuous Development: Engage in training and development programs to build expertise in civil design and renewable energy projects.
Skills and experience
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of structural and geotechnical principles relevant to infrastructure design.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable
- Familiarity with renewable energy projects (e.g., solar farms, energy storage).
- Understanding of drainage, foundation design, or roadworks.
- Experience with 3D modelling and Building Information Modelling (BIM).
What we value
We value our commitment to each other, summed up in our five values, we all sign up to these… We care about safety. We lead with integrity. We strive to be better every day. We make a positive impact. We deliver to grow. We are one company united.
Our aim vision at ocu
To be the UK's leading energy transition and utilities contractor.
We are committed to leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting, our mission is to innovate and deliver sustainability. At OCU, our passion for addressing complex challenges brings new standards of growth in our people and capabilities. OCU is an equal opportunities employer.
Company information
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.
