Graduate Engineer 2022

Tilbury Douglas Construction is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.  We are headquartered in the UK and have a workforce of circa 1,200 highly experienced colleagues.

It is our people that make Tilbury Douglas Construction a success. We believe that our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst maintaining our resilience. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.

We offer a competitive salary attached to this role and a variety of company benefits also. Please see the benefits section below.

Graduate Site Engineer

Join us in building a better future together and be part of a reputable leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit out company. These are exciting times at Tilbury Douglas, so are you ready to develop your career and be part of a valued team?

Role Summary

This role is based on a construction site as part of the site management team, and will support the Site Engineer with regards to security, health and safety, along with organising and supervising materials and people. You will support the Site Engineers in marking out the site, making sure designs are applied correctly and liaising with customers and smaller companies who are working with us.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Site Engineers in planning and organising daily work involving:
  • reading drawings
  • keeping records
  • following administration procedures
  • monitoring quality of work delivered by sub-contractors
• Provide support with the preparation of designs, reports, specifications and other items that must be completed and delivered as required to complete successful Construction projects.
• You will develop the skills to use levelling equipment and measuring devices enabling use of computer-based systems – e.g. Computer Aided Design tools and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Support the site team in ensuring exemplary standards of health and safety, along with ensuring the site is compliant with the company’s standards for the environment and sustainability.

Entry Requirements

• Holds a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering with a 2:2 classification or expected to achieve on graduation in 2022 (essential)
• Holds a full UK driving licence or will hold a full UK driving licence by August 2022 (essential)

What you can bring

• Experience gained from a year in industry or summer placement with a Construction or Civil Engineering Contractor (highly desirable)
• Strong numeracy skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design/construction IT packages
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings (with training) 
• Ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information simply to a diverse range of people
• Ability to work in a multi-functional and dynamic team environment assisting with the smooth running of a variety of projects  
• Self-motivated with the enthusiasm to learn and develop
• Ability to take responsibility and be accountable 
• Attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
• Practical and logical qualities with a methodical way of thinking
• Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication skills

What we can offer you

• Salaries start from £28,100 depending on level of relevant experience
• Car allowance of £3,720
• Support from our professionally qualified team to coach and mentor you, providing you with experience you need to progress to becoming a chartered engineer
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Company pension scheme matched up to 8%
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
  • Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attraction

How do I apply?

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Our deadline for applications is Friday 11th February 2022. As our graduate opportunities are incredibly popular to avoid disappointment please get your application in as soon as possible. You will need to answer some questions so we can find out more about you and what you can bring and upload your current CV.

If you successfully meet the criteria, you will be invited to undertake our ability assessments. Again, if successful we will invite you to attend an online interview with our hiring managers. Interviews will be online via Teams taking place in March 2022.

We look forward to receiving your application!