Support Worker, Civil Engineering

Connect the country. Shape your future. Start your career journey with us. Ready to kick‑start your career and help shape the roads of tomorrow? On National Highways’ three-year Civil Engineering Graduate Programme, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across complex infrastructure renewal programmes and impactful engineering projects on our strategic road network. Working alongside qualified engineers and experienced mentors, you’ll develop as a graduate engineer while working towards becoming a Chartered Civil Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Connect the country. Shape your future. Start your career journey with us. Ready to kick‑start your career and help shape the roads of tomorrow? On National Highways’ three-year Civil Engineering Graduate Programme, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across complex infrastructure renewal programmes and impactful engineering projects on our strategic road network. Working alongside qualified engineers and experienced mentors, you’ll develop as a graduate engineer while working towards becoming a Chartered Civil Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

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

By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready to take the next step in your career with us as a highways engineer and continue your path towards ICE chartership.

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 programme offers 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 help you land 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!

You’ll need to bring a positive mindset, take ownership of your work and be ready to adapt when things change. We’re looking for people who can communicate effectively, work collaboratively and think critically to solve problems. If you’re curious and keen to learn, you’ll be ready to grow with us.

• Hold or be on track to achieve before 27th August 2027:
• A 2:2 or above in a Civil Engineering degree (BEng, MEng)
• A relevant Master's or an equivalent level of further learning in Civil Engineering
• All qualifications must be accredited as a base for Chartered Engineering learning by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and obtained from an institution that awards ICE accredited qualifications.
• Be able to attend our residential induction in Birmingham from 6th - 9th September 2027.
• Have the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK for the full duration of the three‑year programme. Due to the salary levels of the programme and the permanent role that graduates will transition to at the end of the programme, we cannot offer sponsorship for individuals that don't have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Live, or be willing to relocate, within one hour’s travel of the office…