Civil Engineer

About us

Alan Wood & Partners has a fantastic opportunity for talented Civil Engineer to join the business in our team operating from our York Office.

Apart from working with great colleagues who are passionate about what they do, you will be joining a growing, market leading business which prides itself on developing individuals to achieve their full potential and offers exceptional personal development and career progression opportunities.

We pride ourselves on our aspirations of being the consultant of choice, the partner to work with, and the place to work. With a strong commitment to delivering excellence in engineering solutions, we strive to provide the highest level of service to our clients across various industries.

We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging our team members to think creatively and take on challenging projects.

The role

As a Graduate / Civil Engineer within the civils team, your primary focus will be to undertake civil engineering design, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

The ideal candidate will be able to use their skills and knowledge to add value to a wide range of construction projects within the civils sector. Current projects include Highways, Drainage, Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Petrochemical, Food and Energy.

In your role, you will contribute to and oversee the production of technical drawings, calculations, and specifications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated design solutions. You will be expected maintain high technical standards and build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues.

You will be required to plan your work in a structured manner, working with colleagues in addressing peaks and troughs in resource demand, and help to prioritise project delivery.

Required for the position

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

You should be proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic and engaging team player
A bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (a master's degree would be an advantage)
Ideally 1 to 3 years post-graduate experience in civil engineering
Experience and interest in Highways preferred
Working towards Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body
Capable in the effective use of industry-standard software such as AutoCAD. Some experience in Civil 3D and InfoDraiange preferred
A sound knowledge of relevant codes and regulations
Effective communication abilities, both written and verbal, to engage with clients and team members
Full UK driving licence.

Our Benefits

At Alan Wood and Partners, we offer a supportive and inclusive working “family” that encourages professional growth and development. As a valued member of our team, you will have access to:

Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with your experience and qualifications
A collaborative and dynamic work culture, where your contributions are recognised and appreciated
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Access to Alan Wood & Partners’ ‘AWYou’ benefits portal (C2W, flexible working, employee discounts scheme, healthcare discounts)
Market leading pension scheme, including up to 8.68% employer contribution, with 6x death in service life insurance cover
Professional membership support, including membership subscription fees for qualifying organisations
Potential for flexible / hybrid working
Excellent holiday entitlement with Holiday Trading and Birthday Leave