Graduate Civil Engineer - Borehamwood & South East - 2027

You’ll support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the South East, working as part of a multidisciplinary team based in Borehamwood. You'll contribute to a variety of engineering activities, helping to develop and improve assets such as treatment facilities, pumping stations, pipelines and network infrastructure that provide essential services to communities.

You'll gain experience across the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction and delivery, working closely with engineers, project managers and site teams. The role will involve regular travel to project sites across the South East, giving you valuable hands-on experience and insight into how major infrastructure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably.

As your skills and confidence grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility while helping deliver infrastructure that supports communities and protects the environment. Graduates who are passionate about civil engineering and want to make a real impact through the delivery of essential water and wastewater infrastructure.

You’ll be curious, proactive and eager to learn, with strong problem-solving skills and an interest in civil design, construction and sustainable engineering solutions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, tackling technical challenges and seeing projects progress while working closely with engineers, project managers and site teams.

You'll be keen to develop your technical expertise while helping deliver infrastructure that supports communities, protects the environment and improves the resilience of the UK's water network. You’ll need (or be on track to achieve) a degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with a minimum 2:2 classification.

Our 2 year Graduate Programme combines structured training with hands-on experience, giving you real responsibility from day one. You'll learn directly alongside industry experts in a collaborative, supportive environment. We invest in your continuous professional development, giving you the tools, confidence and clear progression path to build a long term career within OCU.