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BWB Consulting are recruiting Graduate Civil Engineers to join our Transport & Infrastructure teams in Manchester.

At BWB we know from experience that talented graduates are vital to our on-going success. We are recruiting significantly more Graduates across our growing business onto our 2022 Graduate Programme, so this is a great time to join us.   

“Choosing your first job after Graduation is a big decision and one you really need to get right if you’re to get the best possible start in your career” Steve Wooler, CEO, BWB 

We believe BWB is unique, our ethos guarantees you a truly rewarding experience as you embark on the next stage of your career whilst working in a fun and friendly work culture. We provide opportunities so you can collaborate at all levels helping you flourish and grow within your career. We’re passionate about supporting the next generation and harnessing the fresh perspectives they bring to our company.   

We are an Investors in People Platinum standard company - A Sunday Times Top 100 Best companies to work for and a NCE Top 100 Consultancy. 

BWB is a signatory to the Pledge to Net Zero initiative and is committed to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. We are committed to playing our part in tackling climate change and we recognise the significant impact the design and consultancy solutions we provide can have on carbon emissions and the environment, and as such will provide meaningful solutions and a continued commitment to pioneer change.

The BWB Graduate Programme  

Our Graduate Programme is the perfect place for you if you are an ambitious and passionate individual. Our programme will develop you to become a 'complete professional' and offer you a supportive induction programme, the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented and respected engineers and consultants in the industry. You will receive independent mentoring, support through to Chartership and the opportunity to gain responsibility on a range of exciting projects.

Through our in-house PROpel scheme we will help you plan your career development and reach your full potential through a technical syllabus & skills development program.  

About the job

You will be producing design solutions and AutoCAD drawings for our civil engineering projects, fully supported by our experienced team of engineers and technicians. Working on smaller projects that allow you to develop your practical skillset, progressing to working independently on larger and more challenging projects. You will be Developing skills in highways, drainage, earthworks, and level design, with an appreciation for sustainable development whilst working on a range of different projects delivering unique solutions for a range a clients. 

We work across the transport, residential, commercial, industrial, health and retail sectors and our clients range from local and national developers and contractors to public sector bodies.  The team work on a wide range of schemes, all of which have specific design requirements and constraints, testing the skills and ingenuity of the Engineers working on them. This gives a broad variety of projects which help to develop and improve societies and the economy and look toward ensuring a sustainable future. 

About you

  • A Civil Engineering degree or in your final year studying towards this
  • Keen to share your ideas about how we can do things better 
  • Great communication skills developed through well-rounded life experience - academically, socially and in any previous work situations
  • Enthusiastic and ambitious to learn and progress 
  • A problem solver with strong communication skills 
  • Personal organisation skills, and the ability to work well within a team 
  • Right to Work and live in the UK
  • A knowledge of AutoCAD and other industry software
  • Applicants with some work experience in the Engineering industry, either through work experience or as part of an academic course, are ideally sought.

What BWB offer

  • A competitive salary, 25 days holiday (with the option to purchase more), pension, life assurance and healthcare. 
  • Perkbox, Cycle to Work, paid volunteering days and much more

What happens next – how do I apply? 

  • Please submit your CV and cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and why you want to become part of the BWB family 
  • Screening questionnaire will be sent to applicants who are successful at the initial screening stage 
  • Interviews will be held in June / July with the successful candidate joining in August / September 2022 

BWB positively encourage applications from all candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender confirmation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.