Careers in Civil Engineering Fair Thursday 6 November 2014, 11.30am–2.30pm Engineering and Science Learning Centre, University Park
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Welcome to our Careers in Civil Engineering Fair Welcome to our Careers in Civil Engineering Fair. Whether you are interested in working on major UK projects such as HS2, Cross Rail, Hinckley Point C, or you want to be part of a range of other developments in roads, residential, rail, energy and flood defences all around the world, the organisations visiting today will have opportunities for you. There are an increasing number of jobs for civil engineering graduates out there, according to HECSU (2014), with overall employment for civil engineering students in the last 12 months has increased up to nearly 80%. Employers attending the fair may have opportunities for final years interested in graduate positions as well as year-long and summer placements for first, second and penultimate year students, in a range of interesting roles across their businesses. Even if you are unsure what type of role, or organisation, is right for you, you can still learn a lot from the employers about that they look for in students and graduates which will help you in future applications. You may even find out about opportunities you never knew existed.
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Our team are here to help you understand and make the most of the graduate jobs market, not just today but throughout your time at university and once you graduate. Make sure you leave with a copy of our events guide so that you can see what’s happening this term. And finally, keep in touch. You can book an appointment to see us at www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/ appointments You can also ask our experts a question on Facebook or Twitter. If you have a burning question, it’s a great way to get a quick answer. We hope you enjoy the day! Nalayini Thambar Director of Careers and Employability
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Contents 04 AECOM
09 Jacobs
04 Army
09 Laing O’Rourke
05 Arup
10 Network Rail
05 Bam Nuttall
10 Newton
06 Bridgeway Consulting Ltd
11 North Midland Construction
06 DNV GL
11 RPS Group
07 Foster Wheeler
12 Sir Robert McApline Ltd
07 Geosynthetics
12 Taylor Woodrow
08 Graham Construction
13 The Coal Authority
08 Royal HaskoningDHV
13 Transport for London
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, building services and sustainable), quantity surveying and project management Areas recruited to: Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, building services and sustainable), quantity surveying and project management Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): UK and Ireland Benefits: Graduate development programme, professional membership funding and flexible benefits scheme Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: June 15 Number of opportunities: 250
Ranked as the number one engineering design firm by revenue in Engineering News-Record magazine’s annual industry rankings, AECOM is a premier, fully integrated infrastructure and support services firm, with a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees, including: architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists, management and construction services professionals, serving clients in more than 150 countries around the world. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM has annual revenue in excess of $8bn.
Subjects recruited from: All, particularly engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic and systems) Starting salary: £30,000 (£25,000 during military training Job location(s): UK and global Benefits: Subsidised food and accommodation, free workwear, free medical and dental care, six weeks paid annual leave, pension scheme, travel opportunities and more Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: January, May and September 2015 Number of opportunities: 600+
If you want a job that offers challenge, variety, early responsibility plus the opportunity to make a difference in the world, then the Army could be just the place for you. After initial training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (44 weeks), you do a short course in military engineering, tailored to your specialisation, after which you will join your regiment where in addition to applying your engineering knowledge, you will be in command of up to 30 soldiers. The initial contract is for three years after which you are able to leave but if you wish to extend, this is negotiable. Should you extend, it is possible to gain chartered status through an 18-month attachment in either the UK, Australia or the USA.
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering, accounting, consultancy and finance Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Bi-annual bonus, welcome bonus up to £4,000, healthcare and green car scheme Application method: Online Application deadline: See website Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: 240+ Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services.
Founded in 1946 with an initial focus on structural engineering, Arup first gained global attention with the design of the Sydney Opera House. Arup has since grown into a truly multidisciplinary organisation. Most recently, its work for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing has reaffirmed its reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable designs that reinvent the built environment. Arup brings together broad-minded individuals from a wide range of disciplines and encourages them to look beyond the constraints of their own specialisms. The firm is owned in trust on behalf of its staff. The result is an independence of spirit that is reflected in the firm’s work, and in its dedicated pursuit of technical excellence. www.arup.com/ukmeagrads
Subjects recruited from: Civil engineering, quantity surveying and geotechnical engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): UK Benefits: Pension, healthcare, life insurance and more Application method: CV and covering letter Application deadline: Employment start date: Dependent on position Number of opportunities: Minimum 25 BAM Nuttall is a leading civil engineering contractor, delivering a complete package of civil engineering services across all sectors within the industry, including: roads and structures, railways, maritime, coastal and flood alleviation, environmental and geotechnical projects land remediation, power and tunnelling.
We look to recruit graduate civil engineers with a BEng/MEng civil engineering degree or equivalent and graduate quantity surveyors with a BSc/MSc quantity surveying degree or equivalent. Every year we place 35–40 engineering and surveying graduates on site and allow them to become important members of the team. We also offer 20-30 summer vacation and 10-15 supervised work experience placements based on one of our civil engineering contracts. For undergraduates who successfully complete a placement, even before starting the degree course, there is the opportunity of sponsorship for the remainder of the degree course. www.bamnuttall.co.uk 05
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Subjects recruited from: Civil engineering, surveying and ecology Areas recruited to: Civil engineering, rail and ecological services Starting salary: £21,000–£23,000 Job location(s): Nottingham and Hayes Benefits: Overtime, company phone, pension, laptop and performance-related bonus Application method: Email to jobs@bridgeway-consulting.co.uk Application deadline: Dependent on role Employment start date: As soon as possible Number of opportunities: Six Following another successful year of expansion Bridgeway Consulting are looking to recruit the following: graduate structural/geotechnical
Subjects recruited from: Chemical engineering, chemistry, civil/structural engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, geotechnical engineering, mathematics/statistics, materials, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, naval architecture and physics Areas recruited to: Engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): London, Loughborough, Newcastle, Manchester and Aberdeen Benefits: n/a Application method: Online Application deadline: January 2015 Employment start date: Summer 2015 Number of opportunities: 35
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engineers, graduate permanent way (special projects), engineer (rail), graduate surveyors. These positions will slot into our expanding structures, geotechnical, special projects and geomatics departments. Based out of either Nottingham or Hayes SW London you will be involved with primarily rail projects country wide and as such shift and weekend work are expected as part of the role (with weekends paid at an enhanced rate). Bridgeway are currently involved in delivering major projects such as: Crossrail, Great Western mainline electrification, Thameslink programme, northern hub, Banbury re-signalling, civil engineering framework agreement (CEFA) for the examination of network rail structures. www.bridgeway-consulting.co.uk
You are ambitious, thirsty for knowledge and want to join a company which helps you get a headstart in your career. These days, there are many options out there for you. But not all of them can offer you the exciting variety of work and career satisfaction in the way we can. At DNV GL, you are offered a broad range of in-house and external training and development programmes, including mentoring from top experts in their fields. careers.gl-nobledenton.com/graduateindustrial
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Reading, Glasgow and Teesside Benefits: Competitive Application method: Online Application deadline: 23 November 2014 Employment start date: 1 September 2015 Number of opportunities: 20+ Foster Wheeler is a global engineering, procurement and construction contractor. We deliver solutions for clients in the upstream oil and gas, midstream and LNG, refining, petrochemicals and chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, and power industries. With over a century of experience, we have developed a global perspective and an unrivalled reputation.
Subjects recruited from: Civil engineering Areas recruited to: Civil engineering Starting salary: Dependent on experience and ability Job location(s): Hinckley Benefits: n/a Application method: CV and covering letter to recruitment@geosyn.co.uk Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: n/a
Our reputation for safely delivering quality projects on time and on budget is well recognised in the industries we serve. We have proven expertise in managing large, complex projects, a global reach and long-standing international presence, strong relationships with our clients and cutting-edge processes and technologies. What that means to you is the opportunity to experience real variety, work with different cultures, and you’ll work closely with our clients and be part of a global team, committed to achieving outstanding results in a stimulating and quality-driven environment. www.fwc.com www.graduates-fosterwheeler.icims.com
Not just a product supplier the company provides inspired, innovative and sustainable solutions for civil engineering, through its team of design and application engineers. Based in Hinckley and able to offer a broad range of career opportunities, Geosynthetics Ltd are continually looking to recruit people with drive and talent who would be encouraged to learn and develop within the company. www.geosyn.co.uk
Incorporated in 1998 Geosynthetics Ltd has grown into one of the largest independent suppliers of geosynthetic products to the civil engineering and construction industries in the UK.
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Subjects recruited from: Civil engineering Areas recruited to: Civil engineering, building, facilities management and environmental studies Starting salary: Dependent on role Job location(s): Northern Ireland and UK Benefits: Dependent on role Application method: CV with covering letter Application deadline: To be confirmed Employment start date: To be confirmed Number of opportunities: To be confirmed Graham has a reputation as a quality graduate employer. Our successful graduate development programme encompasses opportunities for a variety of experiences and formal training to attain professional membership.
Subjects recruited from: Civil engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering consultancy Starting salary: £24,500 (MEng), £23,500 (BEng) Job location(s): Birmingham, Edinburgh, Egham, Exeter, Haywards Heath, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Peterborough Benefits: Pension, health and dental care, life insurance, 25 days holiday and flexible work day Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Multiple Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent, international engineering and project management consultancy with over 130 years of experience. Our professionals deliver their services in the 08
Graduates are also encouraged to give something back to the community and play an active part in our social outreach initiatives. Graduates are also involved in the evaluation of the programme. Above all we strive to develop a ‘community’ of graduates who will be highly skilled and prepared to be our leaders of the future. As an employer we offer practical and insightful opportunities for students still within various stages of education. Our opportunities include year out placements and summer internships. www.graham.co.uk
fields of: asset management, aviation, buildings, energy, industry, infrastructure, maritime, mining, strategy, transport, urban and rural planning, water management and water technology. With the expertise and experience of our 6,500 colleagues all over the world, our professionals provide their services locally to public and private clients from 100 offices in 35 countries. The diversity of our work creates exciting career opportunities across a variety of disciplines. Our bespoke graduate LAUNCH programme is unparalleled in supporting graduates in this industry and towards professional chartership. www.royalhaskoningdhv.com
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical), built environment and environmental Areas recruited to: Engineering Starting salary: £23,000+ Job location(s): UK Benefits: Graduate development programme, graduate weekend and salary increase incentives Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: 150+ Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services. With 2012 revenues of nearly $11bn, we offer full-spectrum support to industrial, commercial, and government
Subjects recruited from: Civil engineering Areas recruited to: Civil engineering Starting salary: Dependent on level of degree and experience Job location(s): UK Benefits: Enhanced bursary and paid placement Application method: University scheme or online Application deadline: November 2014 Employment start date: Summer 2015 Number of opportunities: Two to four Laing O’Rourke is an international engineering enterprise, founded on 164 years of experience. Through our fully integrated offer we are delivering a single-source solution for some of the world’s most prestigious organisations.
clients across multiple markets. Services include scientific and speciality consulting as well as all aspects of engineering and construction, and operations and maintenance. Our primary markets include: aerospace and defence, infrastructure, automotive and industrial, mining and minerals, buildings, oil and gas, chemicals and polymers, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, consumer and forest products, refining, energy, technology, environmental programmes Our global network includes more than 200 offices in over 25 countries. We have operations in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, India, Australia, Africa, and Asia. www.jacobs.com www.jacobs.com/university
Laing O’Rourke has one of the most engaged workforces of any global company. Maybe it’s because we always put our people first. Perhaps it’s the exciting opportunities we offer. Our sponsored learning schemes allow you to combine higher education with on-the-job experience – giving you the edge as you enter the world of work. If you’re eager to make a start on the career ladder – why not consider our scholarship programme, it lets full-time students earn while they learn – giving you the opportunity to put academic theory into practice. www.laingorourke.com
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Subjects recruited from: All, but engineering degrees for engineering roles Areas recruited to: Engineering (civil, electrical and electronic, mechanical, plant, traction and rolling stock), finance, general management, group business service, industrial placements, project management, property, strategic planning and supply chain Starting salary: £26,500 Job location(s): UK Benefits: Welcome bonus £2,000, 28 days holiday plus bank holiday, interest free season ticket loan and 75% discount on season tickets Application method: Online Application deadline: To be confirmed Employment start date: To be confirmed Number of opportunities: n/a
Every day Network Rail gets three million people to their destination and thousands of tonnes of goods moved around the country. Rail is a greener and safer mode of transport with passenger numbers seen to increase by more than 40% in the past decade alone. These numbers are expected to double by 2034. To meet this increasing demand, we need even more talented people on board to efficiently meet that challenge. We’re looking for brilliant, bold graduates to become future leaders as part of our graduate and undergraduate programmes. You’ll have enormous scope to gain extensive training, including professional qualifications, and to progress to senior management level. www.networkrail.co.uk/careers
Subjects recruited from: Engineering, maths and science Areas recruited to: Engineering, maths and science Starting salary: £38,000 plus £4,000 joining bonus Job location(s): UK and Europe Benefits: Company car, private healthcare and pension Application method: Email CV and covering letter to recruitment@newtoneurope.com Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Negotiable Number of opportunities: 50
Newton is a rapidly growing company, averaging over 40% annual growth for 12 consecutive years, which means we can offer an exceptional opportunity for personal development. You will work with the world’s leading multinational industrial companies and service organisations. Our projects focus on helping clients increase profits through productivity and process improvement. Newton was ranked number one in Britain (above over 500 companies) for offering unbeatable personal growth in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For. We therefore need enthusiastic, driven people who can take a lead role very early in their career. www.newtoneurope.com
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering (civil, mechanical and electrical) Areas recruited to: Engineering (chemical, mechanical and electrical) Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Competitive Application method: CV with covering letter Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: June/July 2015 Number of opportunities: 20 Established in 1946 and employing in excess of 1,100 employees, North Midland Construction PLC (NMC) rank as one of the top contractors in the UK, with a turnover of ÂŁ185m.
Subjects recruited from: Engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical and electrical) Starting salary: ÂŁ22,000 Job location(s): Newark-on-Trent Benefits: Annual salary review, pension plan, share incentive plan, professional subscriptions and employee assistance programme Application method: Application in writing accompanied with CV Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: To be confirmed Number of opportunities: Five plus RPS is a FTSE 250 company with over 5,000 employees in offices worldwide, delivering a unique range of technical, environmental, planning, and management skills. RPS provides
NMC operates nationally with strategically located regional offices. With four operational divisions, we successfully undertake construction projects covering the spheres of civil engineering, building, mechanical and electrical engineering. There are a number of opportunities available in the Warwickshire, Midlands, North West and South West regions. We are keen to find committed people ready to make a contribution to our success and to continue our growth by building upon our established enviable reputation among our existing clients as well as developing our capabilities into new markets. www.northmid.co.uk www.nomenca.co.uk
advice and support for the development of land, property and infrastructure, exploration and production of oil and gas and other natural resources, management of the environment and health and safety of people. Our multidisciplinary mix coupled with a strong project management capability positions RPS well to effectively deliver a wide variety of projects. RPS is able to provide a single source development solution to manage the whole process from inception through to implementation. This streamlined approach ensures the delivery of complex and challenging projects are managed effectively and positive outcomes are achieved. www.rpsgroup.com 11
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Subjects recruited from: Civil engineering and building services Areas recruited to: Construction industry Starting salary: £27,000 with £3,250 car allowance in London and South East and £24,500 with £3,250 car allowance rest of UK Job location(s): UK Benefits: Pension, life assurance, subsistence allowance, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare and child vouchers Application method: Online or CV with covering letter Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: 20–25 Sir Robert McAlpine is a leading UK building and civil engineering company. Committed to
Subjects recruited from: Civil engineering Areas recruited to: Construction, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering Starting salary: £26,000 Job location(s): National and international (after 18 months service) Benefits: Sponsorship (£1,500 per annum), continuous service, healthcare, pension, living away allowance and car Application method: CV to academy@vinci.plc.uk Application deadline: Annual Employment start date: Sponsored students summer 2015, graduates October 2015 Number of opportunities: 14 Taylor Woodrow is part of Vinci, the world’s leading construction and concession company, employing 193,000 people worldwide. 12
the highest standards of quality, safety and sustainability, we deliver outstanding projects which meet and exceed clients’ expectations. Recent projects include the O2 Arena, Emirates Stadium, the Eden Project, the M74 Completion in Glasgow and the Olympic Stadium. A family-owned company with a wealth of experience accumulated over more than 140 years, recognising that understanding our clients’ core values and aspirations is key to our success. Our success is underpinned by our corporate stability, the quality and expertise of our staff, our collaborative approach to business and our skill at providing cost-effective solutions to challenges. www.sir-robert-mcalpine.com
Within the UK civil engineering sector, Taylor Woodrow deploys 800 people on a variety of interesting and challenging civil engineering projects. In transportation we are constructing the civil engineering infrastructure associated with a number of high profile projects including Crossrail and Nottingham Express Tram. We also construct highways, roads and bridges. Transportation currently forms over 80% of our business. The energy sector is a growing market for us. Whilst we are very well established within nuclear decommissioning we also have a growing presence in the construction of waste to energy schemes. www.vinciconstruction.co.uk
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Subjects recruited from: Civil engineering, earth sciences and arts Areas recruited to: Engineering, environment, law, planning, IT, finance, HR, regulation and health and safety Starting salary: £24,000 Job location(s): Mansfield Benefits: Pension, paid professional fees, flexitime, childcare vouchers and lifestyle benefits Application method: Download and submit form from website Application deadline: To be confirmed Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: One minimum The Coal Authority aims to be a world leader in resolving the impacts of mining. We provide a
Subjects recruited from: Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic, environmental and software engineering), construction and property Areas recruited to: Marketing, finance, engineering, quantity surveying, transport planning, management, IT, software engineering, procurement, project management and architect Starting salary: £26,000 Job location(s): Greater London Benefits: 30 days holiday, free Oyster card, 75% reimbursement for outside London travel and pension Application method: Online Application deadline: January 2015 Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: 150
service which is both unique and essential with no other organisation in the UK covering the remit we have. The Authority is responsible for managing the coal mining legacy in terms of information, licensing and public safety. We are also responsible for the remediation of water pollution caused by mining through the development and management of mine water treatment schemes which extend beyond coal-related mining. As we continue to fulfil our statutory responsibilities and aim to realise the value in our information and the skills of our people as part of our commercial business plan. www.coal.decc.gov.uk
To keep London moving forward, it takes over 27,000 staff to make it all happen so TfL invests as much in its people as it does in London’s infrastructure. There are not many other organisations that give graduates the opportunity to see the impact their work has on the capital city. They could be engineers or quantity surveyors; go into general, project or information management; have the analytical skills for transport planning or traffic control; or support the business through procurement and marketing. TfL will give successful applicants responsibility early on, no matter which scheme they choose. Join Transport for London to help ‘Shape the Future of London!’ www.tfl.gov.uk/graduates 13
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