Year in Industry - Civil Engineering

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Locations: Ringwood, Bridgend, East Anglia, and Scotland. National projects

Contract: Fixed term, full-time

Closing Date: 20th November 2026

At Knights Brown, you'll do more than start your career. You'll find your place with a company that backs you. You'll join an independent civil engineering contractor trusted to deliver complex projects across coasts & ports, water utilities, infrastructure, buildings and the UK’s energy network. We're recruiting Graduate Civil Engineers for opportunities across our energy, water and civil engineering divisions.

The opportunity

Our Year In Industry programme combines structured development with hands-on project experience. From the start, you'll contribute to live projects, work alongside experienced teams and develop the technical, commercial and leadership skills needed to build a successful career in civil engineering.

We will ensure you have the right support through our structured buddy programme, new entrant network and experienced teams on site.

You'll have opportunities to contribute to projects across:

• Coasts & ports

• Energy

• Water utilities

• Infrastructure

• Buildings

What you'll be doing

Depending on project requirements and business needs, you'll gain experience across a range of sectors and disciplines, developing a broad understanding of how major civil engineering projects are planned, managed and delivered.

You could be involved in:

• Supporting the delivery of major civil engineering projects from planning through to completion

• Assisting with site engineering, quality and technical activities

• Helping to solve engineering challenges and improve project performance

• Working with project teams to manage programmes, costs and resources

• Building strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and colleagues

• Contributing to safe, efficient and sustainable project delivery

What we're looking for

You'll be undertaking a degree in:

• Civil Engineering

• Construction Management

We're also looking for people who:

• Want to take responsibility and make a difference

• Are eager to learn and develop

• Enjoy working as part of a team

• Communicate confidently and build positive relationships

• Take ownership and show initiative

• Share our commitment to high standards and continuous improvement

A full UK driving licence, or the ability to obtain one before joining, is essential.

What you'll gain

We invest in building careers.

You'll benefit from:

• Support towards professional accreditation, including ICE and equivalent institutions

• Regular reviews and one-to-one support

• Exposure to a variety of projects, disciplines and sectors

• Real responsibility from the start

• Clear opportunities to progress your career

Why Knights Brown?

We won’t keep you waiting. Our placement students contribute to live projects, take ownership and develop practical experience quickly.

You'll work in teams that support each other, speak openly and take pride in delivering work to a high standard. Many of our engineers, planners and managers started their careers as placement students and have progressed through the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension scheme

• Generous annual leave, with the option to buy and sell leave

• Company vehicle (inc EV) or allowance

• Private medical insurance

• Retail and gym discounts

• Employee assistance programme

• Wellbeing support and mental health first aiders

• Volunteering opportunities

• Divisional conferences, events and company-wide celebrations

Ready to start your career?

If you're looking for real responsibility, meaningful development and the opportunity to work on projects that shape communities and infrastructure across the UK, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today.

Apply online with your CV, telling us why you’d like to join us

Knights Brown is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who have served with the Armed Forces.