At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.
Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Design Engineer to join our team as part of our 2025 Graduate Scheme.
Our graduate scheme offers you the opportunity to develop the skills required to take the next progressive steps in your career whilst delivering award winning steelwork structures. We work across all market sectors, our projects include the new football stadiums for Tottenham Hotspur & Everton, The Shard, and projects linked to nuclear and renewable energy.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in our Design & Build business unit, alongside experienced Engineers and Technicians delivering some of the countries biggest distribution hubs and industrial units. The Design & Build nature means you will have a greater influence on projects, working closely with Project Managers, Production, and Site-based colleagues, giving an all-round experience to deliver projects on time and to budget.
Vacancy details
In the Graduate Design Engineer position you will be given the opportunity to develop your abilities and confidence in our Design department, working on iconic projects. You will also be able to spend time in various departments, including Pre-Construction, Commercial, Project Management, and a period on site. This will allow you the valuable experiences to contribute towards your professional career.
The scheme will last 4 years, and successful completion should provide you with a well-rounded foundation for achieving chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).
We are looking for someone with a relevant Civil or Structural Engineering BEng with a minimum of a 2:1 & ideally you will be studying a master’s in Civil Engineering.
We are looking for great communicators with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Resilience, innovation & determination are among the key characteristics of a great Design Engineer.
This position is based at our site in Sherburn, Malton & candidates must be able to commute here daily.
What we offer
At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Recruitment agencies - Please note that we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or third-party providers regarding this role. We genuinely appreciate your interest but are currently managing our hiring process in-house.
About us
Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.
Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.
