Graduate Design Engineer - Temporary Works

Graduate Design Engineer 2026 - Temporary Works Locations:
Warrington / Solihull / Annesley, Nottingham / Grangemouth, Stirling

Become a part of the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates by The Job Crowd  and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category.

Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands-on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.

Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full-time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities

As a Graduate Design Engineer, you will report to a Principal Design Engineer and will interface with a range of stakeholders throughout all Business Units of Galliford Try at the pre-construction and construction stages of projects to assist in providing above and below ground Temporary Works solutions. You will also interface with external stakeholders including consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Initially, attend meetings and site visits with Design Engineer/Senior Design Engineer to discuss GTE Temporary Works services for specific tenders and projects
• Where appropriate assist in the production of Temporary Works design briefs.
• Prepare design calculations for above and below ground Temporary Works schemes.
• Carry out checking of design calculations by other members of the GTE TW team or external design organisations.
• Assist with the production of drawings, schedules etc. based on the results of design calculations.
• Assist with the governance processes to ensure that designs and design checks are completed on time and within fee estimates.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with the Galliford Try Construction Business Management System so that the necessary standards of Safety, Quality & Environmental Management are achieved. Take a proactive approach to own Continuing Professional Development to maintain and advance own technical capability.

This role is available for a September 2026 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.

As part of the graduate programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.

As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK’s built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.

Encouraged by our people-orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.

Our development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering 7 modules designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands‑on technical experience that you will gain in your role.

If you decide to work towards professional qualifications, we will fully fund your qualification and pair you with a dedicated mentor. Our programme concludes with a celebration of you and a promotion within your role to start the next stage of your career.

• A starting salary of £29,500
• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Agile working programme
• A range of benefit schemes including:
  Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee…