Graduate Civil Engineer (Reading, Exeter & other locations)

Reading, Berkshire
Environment Agency

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.