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Graduate Civil Engineer

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • £25K
  • Birmingham

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate a graduate engineer, a committed team player, have and understanding of the ICE and NEC conditions of the contract, have a good understanding of CDM regulations, have a good understanding of the Colas range of contracting activities, have the ability to organise and control subcontractors, be able to demonstrate the flexibility required to cover the necessary geographical area and various work disciplines.
  • Our graduate programme is open to graduates from all disciplines who have a passion for the highways & Civil Engineering sector. We are looking for candidates who are innovative, creative, and have a strong work ethic. You should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a team. A driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

  • A Civil Engineering Graduate is responsible for performing technical work according to their level of expertise. In this role, you will learn about various aspects of contract works, ranging from Term Maintenance, Asset Management functions, Major Projects design and build to surfacing and processes, you will assist the teams in all relevant projects and activities to meet Colas and the client objectives and needs. Working as part of a team, you will acquire a portfolio of technical knowledge and transferable skills that will give you a wide choice of career options within Colas. You will undertake work of a technical nature that falls within the ability and competence of a graduate and work within a team to manage existing projects and help deliver new schemes which meet the business objectives. To learn all aspects of contract works initially TMC type small works and asset management functions then moving on to LCR surfacing

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Colas Rail UK is a leading railway infrastructure company that specializes in providing a wide range of services to the rail industry. Their core activities include track construction, maintenance, and renewal, as well as electrification and signalling projects. Their ultimate mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient railway systems that meet the needs of their customers and contribute to the overall improvement of the UK's rail network. Their purpose is to enhance the capacity, performance, and sustainability of railways, ensuring the smooth and seamless movement of passengers and freight, while also prioritising safety and environmental responsibility. Through their expertise and innovation, Colas Rail UK plays a crucial role in supporting the growth and development of the UK's rail infrastructure.

Culture & Values

  • Care

    Caring is a fundamental value of our corporate culture. Whether it is self-care, care for employees, care for our customers and partners or care for the environment and society – from the very essence of our activity – we are driven by the same duty of exemplary and benevolence. Therefore, acting ethically and preserving the safety of those who accompany us will always remain our priority.

  • Share

    We are convinced that the pooling of talents and resources in all their diversity, teamwork and cross-disciplinary bridges are a source of progress and new ideas.

  • Dare

    We dare to take on responsibilities with a committed international leader who gives everyone a chance, we are one of the international leaders in our industry. That’s true. But what really matters is why we will keep on being a leader, we are a strong and structured company. We keep on innovating in our businesses and dare to conquer new territories and market segments, we trust everyone dares, regardless of where they come from, by quickly allowing them to take on responsibilities on large-scale projects.