Job Description

Job reference:

000278

Salary:

Graduate - 30,000

Department:

Graduate 2026

Location:

Birmingham (Snowhill)

Employment type:

Graduate

Hours Per Week:

37

Job start date:

13/10/2025

Closing date:

27/10/2025

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Civil Engineering Graduate

Salary:

30,000

Programme start date:

September 2026

Location:

Birmingham

Connect the country. Shape your future. Start your career journey with us.

Ready to kick off your career and help build the roads of tomorrow? Join our three-year

Civil Engineering Graduate Programme

and work towards becoming a

Chartered Civil Engineer

, while gaining hands-on experience on projects that shape the nation's infrastructure.


You'll mix study with real-world work across complex infrastructure renewal programmes and exciting engineering projects on the strategic road network.


With support from qualified engineers and mentors, you'll take on meaningful responsibilities and build the experience you need to achieve chartership with the

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

.


Throughout the programme, you'll apply your learning and explore innovative engineering technologies while developing key skills in:

Management & Leadership Practical Engineering Application Commercial Awareness Health, Safety & Welfare Sustainable Development Communication & Collaboration Professional Commitment

What You'll Get in Return

If you're ready to invest in your development and excited to help shape the future of transport, we've got your back!


Our graduate programmes offer a mix of hands-on experience, workshops, and real-world learning. You'll have a dedicated manager, support from experienced mentors, and flexible work arrangements to help you thrive. You'll also be part of our Early Careers community, connecting with peers, sharing ideas, and building your network. And when the programme wraps up, we'll support you in landing a permanent role in the business.


As well as a competitive salary and plenty of career development support, you'll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme, annual leave starting at 26 days (rising to 31 days with service), access to health and wellbeing schemes, discounts and cashback on shopping, going out and more!

What You'll Need to Succeed

You'll need to bring a positive mindset, take ownership of your work, and be ready to adapt when things shift. We're looking for great communicators who work well with others, stay organised, and think critically to solve problems. If you're curious, passionate, and keen to learn, you'll fit right in and grow fast.


To be eligible for our graduate programme, you must:

Hold (or will achieve before the programme start) a 2:2 or above in a Civil Engineering undergraduate degree (must be accredited as a base for Chartered Engineering learning by the ICE or Engineering Council) plus a relevant Master's (accredited or approved by a professional institution) OR an equivalent level of further learning

Be able attend a 4-day induction from 7th -10th September 2026

Hold an unrestricted Right to Work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.

Due to the salary level of this role, we cannot offer sponsorship for the position for individuals that don't have the Right to Work in the UK.*

Our Graduate Assessment Centres will run in

January and February 2026

, and you'll hear back soon after about whether you've secured a place.


All offers to the programme are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS criminal record checks.

About Us

Our strategic road network is vital to connecting the country, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. Every single day, National Highways get millions of people to where they need to be as efficiently and safely as possible along more than 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads. We bring people together, keep businesses moving and help communities to stay connected.


We're constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve in building and operating our roads, investing in both the right projects and the brightest talent to help shape our future. And that's where you come in!

Why You Should Join Us

At National Highways, we believe in building a connected country. We're passionate about creating an inclusive, collaborative culture where all our people feel empowered, valued and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this.


If you share our values of

safety, passion, teamwork, ownership, and integrity

, you'll thrive as part of our team.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're excited by growing in and shaping the future of a large, evolving organisation, apply today and start your journey with us. Don't miss out - submit your application early as we may close applications before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only consider your application for one programme and one location. Please ensure you only apply to your preferred option, if you apply to more than one, we will take your first application as your preferred option.