Graduate Civil Engineer

We’re looking for graduates for the 2027 intake
, who are curious, collaborative and keen to build a career in Civil Engineering and who enjoy working with people, solving problems and learning new things!

It’s your career, let’s shape it together!

The graduate programme is tailored to your needs with a flexible and varied learning environment, you’ll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky’s the limit!

We pride ourselves on putting people first with an inclusive and rewarding culture where success is recognised. Dedicated to attracting, retaining and enabling the development of our graduates to maximise potential.

As a growing company within the RSK group, we can offer a multitude of opportunities. MWH Treatment is preparing to play its part as one of the UK’s leading Design and Build Contractors in the Water Industry.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you’ll be part of this exciting programme from the start, gaining hands‑on experience of Civil Engineering across major infrastructure projects.

You’ll work alongside experienced Engineering professionals building your knowledge, developing your skills and working towards a successful career in Civil Engineering.

You’ll be supported throughout your development, with opportunities to build your technical knowledge, gain professional experience and work towards your longer‑term career goals.

The water industry is facing significant challenges, from a changing climate and increasing demand to the need to protect the natural environment.

The projects you’ll work on will play a part in maintaining and improving the infrastructure we rely on every day, while helping to use water responsibility.

It’s an opportunity to develop a career in Civil Engineering while contributing to work that has a lasting impact on communities, customers and the environment.

Along with of structured learning and development throughout your graduate scheme and beyond, MWH also offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• A competitive starting salary6 monthly salary increases, rewarding your commitment to your development and training
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Some flexibility with hybrid working
• Competitive and flexible contribution pension scheme
• For roles
• Private medical insurance
• Gym memberships
• Technology salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme - free mental health support, financial advice
• And many more benefits including Sports and Social club membership

• A 2:2 degree or above
• BEng or MEng/MSc Degree in Civil or Structural engineering
• Good knowledge and experience of undertaking structural calculations for various concrete structures not limited to slabs, beams, liquid retaining structures, etc using the British Standard Codes, Eurocodes, and other acceptable standards not limited to Ciria Guidance, BRE, etc Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable experience in undertaking design of various civil engineering structures within the Water and Wastewater Industry and exhibit high competency in the use of MS office suite and relevant engineering software packages not limited to TEDDS by Tecla, Staad Pro, AutoCAD, Robot, CIVIL3D, Revit, etc
• The ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn
• An interest in infrastructure, construction or the built environment
• A full UK driving licence, or the ability to travel between project locations where required

We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Peterborough and the East Anglia Region.

Right to Work in the UK Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing date: 30th October 2026

Assessment Centre: 11th December 2026