Graduate Design Engineer

Graduate Design Engineer We are looking for a Graduate Design Engineer to report directly to the Design Manager and support the production of discipline‑specific engineering design deliverables for civil engineering projects within the water industry across the UK. You will be involved in the initial concept design and development of solutions through to detailed design, commissioning and completion, with opportunities across all business streams and working with industry experts. About Barhale Barhale is a business founded on family values, established by Chairman Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in design, civil engineering and maintenance services across multiple sectors including Water, Transport, and Energy. We operate as a tier‑one partner for blue‑chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide and possess specialist skills such as Tunnelling, MEICA, temporary and permanent design, steel fabrication, sign design and fabrication, and health & safety equipment and products, including PPE. Why Join Barhale? High standard of people practices and inclusive environment Job security with long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes Broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients Strong career progression – we promote from within The Role The Graduate Design Engineer role will be part of our structured graduate development programme and Barhale ICE scheme, accredited with the ICE to support graduate members with their initial professional development. Key Responsibilities Technical Design Produce civil engineering design in line with specifications and standards, producing calculations, drawings, risk assessments and design certificates Attend sites to assist with surveys and data gathering; progress to operate independently Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external contacts to maximise efficiencies Coordinate design details and obtain independent checks and/or third‑party technical approvals (e.g. rail works) Ensure design outputs meet CDM, health & safety and environmental compliance Technical Support Highlight issues or improvements that maximise efficiencies or enhance procedures Prepare effective design outputs and provide technical guidance to projects Collaborate on value‑engineered alternative solutions during design or construction phases Administrative Support Assist with developing and maintaining processes, procedures and standards for technical design Help with record‑keeping and producing notes/minutes of design meetings Essential About you Degree/HNC qualified, or equivalent, in civil engineering Good knowledge of construction methods, processes and civil engineering principles Experience using AutoCAD and MS Office Attention to detail and proactive approach to identify and resolve issues Caring and Investing in You We are a people‑centric company committed to your well‑being and career aspirations. From day one, we provide: Competitive salary Company pension Life assurance Private medical 25 days of annual leave + 8 public bank holidays + loyalty days 8 hours volunteering Employee Assistance Programme (mental, physical & financial wellbeing) Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice Car or van allowance (dependent on position) Leadership & management training and coaching Regular line‑management engagement and appraisal Internal and external training support Continuous service awards Contact Please contact our Recruitment team via earlycareers@barhale.co.uk. Seniorities & Employment Seniority level: Internship Employment type: Temporary Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr