Graduate Civil Engineer

Botley, Hampshire OR Enfield, LB Enfield

28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Contribution towards professional development fees and further training opportunities provided

Generous pension contribution/ Reward & Recognition Scheme/ Cycle2work scheme

Competitive family friendly and special leave policies

Employee discount platform

£31,000 plus a £1000 sign on bonus

Application deadline: 7th January 2025

Start date: Monday 1^st September 2025

Milestone Infrastructure is the UKs leading highways maintenance provider. Looking after 48000 km of roads, 300,000 lighting assets and 20,000 miles of footways, always with a view to ensuring that all works are carried out as sustainably as possible and with minimal impact to local communities. Milestone Infrastructure sits within M Group Services Transport Division, positioned to support transport clients across the UK. As a business, people are at the heart of everything we do, whether they are our people, our clients, or the communities they serve. We are committed to behaving with integrity and in a sustainable manner, being mindful to the needs of our communities and the environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join the team and learn alongside our experienced engineers about how to be responsible for the daily control, management, and coordination of construction activities on site to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the required safety, environmental and quality standards. With the support of your work-based mentor, your responsibilities will increase as your skills and technical knowledge develop.

The projects Southeast team delivery civil engineering projects for clients such as Hampshire County Council, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and Connect Plus (M25).

Botley Bypass (Hampshire)

• Project Overview: The Botley Bypass is a significant infrastructure project aimed at reducing congestion and improving traffic flow around the village of Botley. This project involves constructing a new road to divert traffic from the busy A334.

Ringwood Road (Poole)

• Project Overview: The Ringwood Road project focuses on improving one of the main arterial routes in Poole. This includes road widening, resurfacing, and upgrading pedestrian and cycling facilities to enhance safety and accessibility.

M25 Renewals Frameworks

• Project Overview: Connect Plus is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the M25, one of the busiest motorways in Europe. The M25 Renewals Frameworks involve ongoing maintenance and upgrade projects to ensure the motorway remains safe and efficient.

Key Project Responsibilities: As part of these projects, you will be involved in various stages of road construction, including planning, setting out, and on-site supervision, while gaining experience in managing construction programmes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders. You will assist in the implementation of road improvements, working closely with engineers to ensure the project meets local standards, and gain experience in traffic management and environmental impact assessments. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, such as road resurfacing and the implementation of smart motorway technologies, learning about asset management, project planning, and the use of innovative construction techniques.

These projects will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of civil engineering practices, from initial planning and design to execution and maintenance. It’s a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learning and professional development in the field of civil engineering.

Key responsibilities:

• The design of highway structures (bridges, retaining walls, culverts, head walls, masts, sign bases etc).
• Assessment of highway structures for load capacity.
• Utilise relevant structures design software to assist in the development of solutions;
• Undertaking designs (new builds & maintenance) and producing design packages for construction;
• Produce technical reports and other technical output to achieve project outcomes;
• Undertake site visits, surveys and investigations;
• Ensure work is undertaken in compliance with QSE standards and processes;
• Technical training/supervision of Technicians;
• Working collaboratively with customers to understand and develop project objectives.

Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of structures analytical software and its use within a bridges environment (desirable)
• Knowledge of National Highways standards such as the DMRB and MCDHW (preferred)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Construction Design Management (CDM) in design and construction
• Computer literate particularly with packages such as Microsoft Excel and Word, and AutoCad (desirable)

• Driving License compulsory

An offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory DBS Check. Such checks will be requested once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

At Milestone we embrace diversity, opening a rich potential for new ways of thinking and helping us to build successful and winning teams. We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process; and as a Disability Confident employer, if you require any adjustments that would assist you throughout your application, please contact us at [email protected] or inform the recruitment manager in the first instance and we will be pleased to offer support.

This is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Milestone. The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the Business.