Job Description
This is an exciting time to join United Living on our Graduate Programme as the business continues to grow and we have a significant order book of secured future projects.
We are looking for a Graduate Civil/Structural Engineer to join our Infrastructure Services business, who deliver critical resilient infrastructure that improves daily life by partnering with our clients to achieve sustainable outcomes for their customers and communities. You will join the Major Projects team who are responsible for delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK supporting the governments' Net Zero transition targets.
Our graduate programme lasts for two years, and you will have a tailored development pathway aligned to your discipline. You will attend virtual and in-person events across the two years to enable you to develop and hone your business and leadership skills, in addition to your technical skills through working towards professional accreditation.
You will also join our wider population on activities such as our annual innovation challenge and volunteering and STEM engagement activities, and have access to a professional mentor to aid your technical development and a buddy who can help answering any questions you have when you are settling into your role.
Qualifications
In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have:
- Recently achieved, or on track to graduate in Summer 2025 with, a minimum 2.2 Bachelor's degree in a civil or structural discipline
- Available to start work in September 2025
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your development programme
Additional Information
We are committed to nurturing your creativity, encouraging the freedom to express yourself and fostering a supportive culture that values both personal and professional development. United Living are on an exciting journey of growth and innovation and will provide you with a solid foundation for you to develop your skills for the future and build your career with us.
- Career Development – from the moment you join, you’ll be supported to develop, grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want.
- Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform, empowering you to drive positive business change.
- Discounts – access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
- Employee Networks – opportunity to join our organisation wide employee networks such as our Veteran’s Network, Women’s Network, and Young People’s Network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Social Value and Team Building initiatives.
- Health and Wellbeing Support – access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist, mental health support and counselling, fitness and nutrition, and financial and legal advice.
- Health Cash Plan
- Holidays
- Payroll Giving – the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice.
- Pension – you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to.
- Personal Support Network – you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
- Reward and Award Schemes – access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
- Social Value – you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.
How To Apply
If you’re looking to be part of an exciting journey with an evolving business and want to learn something new, every day? Then you’ve come to the right place.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact us on [email protected] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process so we can discuss how we can support you.
If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, please click the
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