2027 Graduate Engineer - Highways
About the role
At BakerHicks we deliver creative design, engineering and project delivery solutions together with our clients, shaping a healthier, sustainable and safer world. Our multi-disciplinary design and engineering teams work alongside leading global firms to bring visionary projects to life, delivering solutions that are efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable.
Our dynamic two-year Graduate Programme is an exceptional launchpad for your career as a future Highways Engineer. The programme uniquely combines technical expertise with professional development through two enriching learning journeys. You'll dive into hands-on experiences alongside our industry-leading teams, equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in your engineering career.
From day one, you'll benefit from a personalised on-the-job training plan tailored to the Highways department, allowing you to apply your technical knowledge in real-world settings with ongoing support from experienced professionals. You’ll actively contribute to a variety of projects while developing essential soft skills such as communication, collaboration, and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Delivering a range of engineering design outputs, including calculations, specifications, technical reports, and drawings.
- Carrying out site surveys and supporting construction-phase activities.
- Liaising with clients and multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
- Assisting with project management, preparing cost estimates, and monitoring project progress to ensure delivery in line with the project brief.
- Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary design team to deliver efficient, sustainable, and high-quality engineering solutions that meet our clients' needs.
Requirements
- 2:1 in a relevant Engineering degree, such as MSc or MEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Passion for Highways engineering and a commitment to delivering exceptional work.
- Proactive mindset and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Eagerness to embrace new challenges and motivated by opportunities to grow and make a real impact.
Benefits
- Mentorship and support towards chartership, including access to experienced professionals for advice and coaching.
- Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects across multiple sectors.
- A friendly, supportive, and ambitious team culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
- Company car or cash allowance.
- Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan.
- Life assurance scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus the ability to buy additional leave.
- Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones, etc.).
- Flexible/hybrid working options.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Professional development opportunities.
Note: Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance for this role, in line with client and sector requirements. Additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.
BakerHicks is unable to consider applications from candidates who are working under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas due to their temporary status and future sponsorship requirements under the Skilled Worker route. We welcome applications from candidates eligible under alternative UK immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship.