Civil Design Engineering

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work on diverse projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. About the Resilience Engineering team:
Within the Environment-Resilience-Renewables (E-R-R) group, there are around 30 engineers and technicians focusing on water’s edge projects. The team has a strong track record and many ongoing projects in the coastal and fluvial sector as well as drainage projects. We also work closely with other engineering teams within the company (such as Maritime, Highways, Infrastructure), which gives broader experience to our graduate engineers. Recent project highlights have been the award-winning Southsea Coastal Scheme ( Southsea Coastal Scheme | Haskoning ) and Northey Island Coastal Adaptation ( Northey Island Habitat Creation wins BIG Biodiversity Challenge | Haskoning ) projects and Holme Sluice Fish Pass (largest in the UK) ( UK's Largest Fish Pass: Restoring River Trent Migration | Haskoning ). Projects are varied and range from solving flooding and erosion problems to habitat creation and amenity enhancement schemes working for a variety of clients such as local authorities, contractors and private clients.
The team has the knowledge and experience to complete all stages of projects from project management; data gathering and interpretation; specification and supervision of site surveys; and construction support.
This position is for a Graduate Civil Engineer to work on projects and proposals primarily in coastal and fluvial engineering within the national and international market. We have an extensive portfolio of work, and you will be expected to provide relevant and appropriate assistance to Project Managers and technical specialists as well as bring your own knowledge. The multi-faceted role will involve significant technical and general contribution to activities such as site inspections, feasibility studies, designs, construction support, report-writing, liaison with external parties, digital tools usage/development, document management & BIM and sustainability & carbon.
A good understanding of the practice of engineering consultancy will be advantageous, as will a broad understanding of the key drivers and risks associated with our clients’ projects, and similar breath of awareness of a range of wider industry matters, such as environmental issues and solutions.
Bachelors (essential) and a Masters (desirable) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline with a view to obtaining ICE Chartered Member status.
A good understanding of the engineering and environmental consultancy sectors.
Interest in coastal and fluvial projects.
Commercial awareness.
Willingness to travel within the UK (essential) and overseas (desirable).
Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path – this includes mentoring and our graduate programme. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life. 3-4 days (out of a 5-day week) in one of our main Resilience Engineering offices in Brighton, Leeds, Newcastle, Exeter, or Peterborough .
We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Please note that this position is for a September 2026 start.