Graduate Civil Engineer

Southern Water • Full-time • East Sussex, East Sussex, GB • £30,000 - £34,600 / year • 3w ago

Job Title: Graduate Civil Engineer

Location: Falmer – Hybrid Working

Contract Type: Perm – Full Time

Salary: £34,600

About Us:

At Southern Water we’re shaping the future of civil engineering in the water and wastewater sectors. Our projects impact communities and the environment, providing innovative and sustainable solutions that make a real difference. We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated Graduate Civil Engineers to join our team. If you’re passionate about engineering, problem-solving, and contributing to the future of water infrastructure, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

This isn’t just any graduate role – it’s your chance to make a real impact from day one. As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of exciting water and wastewater projects, working alongside a talented team of engineers to create sustainable, high-quality solutions. You’ll gain hands-on experience, tackle complex engineering challenges, and be supported in your professional growth every step of the way.

Please note we cannot offer sponsorship as part of this role, please only apply if you have the correct RTW.

What We’re Looking For:

A recent MEng graduate in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
A passion for civil engineering with an eagerness to tackle real-world problems.
Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly in Excel and other technical software.
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and solve technical issues with creativity and confidence.
A collaborative mindset – you enjoy working in a team and contributing to collective success.
Full UK driving license and willingness to travel as required for site surveys.

Desirable:

A drive to pursue professional membership with a relevant institution (e.g., ICE, IWater) as part of your career progression.

What We Offer You:

The opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that have a direct impact on communities and the environment.
A supportive, inclusive work environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development.
Mentoring from senior engineers to help you grow and advance in your career.
A competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities to travel and gain experience on a variety of sites across our patch and beyond.
A company culture that values innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career and work on impactful projects in the water and wastewater sector, we want to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter, and let’s start this exciting journey together.

Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.

Privacy Statement:

Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.