Graduate Civil Engineer

We are looking for recent or upcoming graduates to join our Civil & Structural Engineering team in our Edinburgh offices.

About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees working in 125 countries around the world, including around 2,000 staff across Europe. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the
heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

About you
You will have recently graduated or be in your final year with a relevant degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Due to the nature of the role, you will require a full UK driving licence before joining.

Other key attributes we look for:

• A general understanding of Civil Engineering principals;
• You should be able to demonstrate you can work independently, are organised and a logical thinker;
• You should be numerate and confident with data and IT literate with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• A willingness to learn and ability to cope with working on different types of projects simultaneously; and
• a relevant MEng / MSc with a 2:1 or first-class attainment/ projection is a desirable attribute.

The role
We will provide you with training and development to assist with the creation of engineering solutions for Climate Resilience, Energy Transition, and Waste and Circularity. You would have the following duties:

• Assisting Project Managers for a variety of projects in sectors such as power, industry, general infrastructure, waste management facilities, and build environment throughout the UK and internationally
• Working as part of a design team reporting to a senior engineer, assisting with the production of technical designs
• Site supervision of construction projects and record keeping
• Coordination or oversight of field sample collection and processing of results
• Assisting with the compilation of design and construction tender packages
• Assisting with report compilation

Due to the training nature of the role, it is expected that you would typically work from the office, but hybrid working is possible.

As a graduate you will automatically be enrolled on our structured Graduate Programme which will support both your technical and business development giving you a great foundation for a rewarding and dynamic career.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please watch the video here: https://www.slrconsulting.com/about/making-sustainability-happen

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.