Graduate Civil Engineer

1w1 week ago

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd

Belfast, GB · Full-time · £28,500 – £28,500

About this role

Join McLaughlin & Harvey, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading building and civil engineering contractors, on the Graduate Development Programme. Launch your career with hands-on experience across major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Be part of a team that lives by core values of Commitment, Collaboration and Caring.

As a graduate, you’ll be at the heart of the project, gaining invaluable experience to thrive in an evolving industry. Assist with setting out on site to contract drawings and ensure compliance with Health and Safety/CDM legislation. Manage site activities in line with McLaughlin and Harvey SHEQ policies and procedures.

Ensure the project programme is available and communicated to the supply chain before work commences. Monitor progress, update the programme, and produce weekly or monthly progress reports. Communicate programme risks to the management team and maintain records for contractual correspondence.

Plan and manage site resources for a safe working environment and to achieve the programme. Produce and maintain the site logistics plan for access, plant location, and waste disposal. Join a structured 18-month programme with dedicated mentoring, clear progression routes, and an opportunity to complete an Institute of Leadership and Management qualification.

Requirements

Final year bachelor’s or HNC/HND students in Civil Engineering or related disciplines
Forward thinkers with strong analytical skills
Team players with drive, curiosity, and a passion for the built environment
Eligibility to work in the UK or Ireland
Hold a full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

Understand duties and responsibilities with regards to current Health and Safety/CDM legislation 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 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
Produce weekly or 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 a safe working environment and achieve the programme

Benefits

Structured 18-month programme with dedicated mentoring and clear progression routes
Hands-on experience across major civil engineering and infrastructure projects
Opportunity to complete an Institute of Leadership and Management qualification
Salary and benefits package
Part of a team that lives by core values: Commitment, Collaboration and Caring