Graduate Civil Engineer (Reading, Exeter & other locations)

🌿 Make waves — join us as a Graduate Civil Engineer

Are you ready to launch your engineering career in a role that truly matters? The Environment Agency is recruiting bright, passionate civil engineers to join our Engineering Graduate Training Scheme. This isn’t just another graduate job — this is your chance to help protect communities, shape resilient environments, and work on high-impact projects across the UK.

Why join us?

• Meaningful impact — you’ll help reduce flooding risks, enhance infrastructure, and drive our net-zero ambitions.
• Variety & exposure — through 6–12 month rotations across teams, you’ll gain hands-on experience in asset management, design, construction, sustainability, site supervision, and more.
• Professional credentials — our scheme is accredited with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), helping you progress toward IEng / CEng status. 
• Supportive network — mentors, professional development advisors, and peer groups will guide your journey from day one.
• Flexibility & inclusion — hybrid working options and a commitment to diversity mean your voice matters and your work–life balance is respected.

What you’ll do

• Work on real engineering projects — from feasibility studies through to design, planning, and construction.
• Collaborate across teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Rotate through different placements (internal and possibly external) to build a broad, transferable skill set.
• Contribute to our climate, flood defence, and resilience strategies.
• Be proactive in your development — steer your career direction, shape your learning experience, and seize opportunities along the way.

Who we’re looking for

You’re someone who:

• Holds (or is about to hold) an accredited BEng or, preferably, MEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent). 
• Intends to pursue professional registration (IEng/CEng).
• Is curious, adaptable, and comfortable exploring new specialisms.
• Communicates well and thrives when working with diverse teams.
• Is ready to be hands-on — on site visits, technical challenges, and problem-solving.

The details

• Locations: Multiple sites across the UK (e.g. Birmingham, Exeter, Ipswich)
• Start date: September (exact year depends on cohort) 
• Important note: We can’t consider CVs alone — all your university qualifications must be fully filled out in the application to check against ICE accreditation requirements. 

Ready to shape your future?

If you’re excited by challenge, impact, and a career that grows with you — this is your moment.

Click APPLY NOW— and tell us how you’d use engineering to protect people, places, and the environment.