On our three-year Civil Engineering graduate programme, you’ll build your knowledge and experience through a series of inspirational placements with National Highways and our supply chain. You’ll mix study with real life work across a variety of exciting, complex projects and infrastructure renewal programmes on the strategic road network. Guided and mentored by qualified engineers, you’ll take on projects and responsibilities that will help you achieve the professional attributes and experience for chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). You’ll get plenty of hands-on opportunities to apply your learning, use innovative engineering technologies and develop your skills in: - Management and Leadership - Understanding Practical Application of Engineering - Commercial Ability - Health Safety and Welfare - Sustainable Development - Interpersonal Skills and Communication - Professional Commitment Beyond the programme, you’ll have opportunities to continue your career journey with us, providing safe, innovative engineering solutions and expertise that will shape the strategic road network of tomorrow. What You’ll Get in Return With our support, you’ll enjoy the chance to own your development to get the best out of your time on the programme. So, if you're looking to grow your career in a large, evolving organisation and ready to invest in your development, all our graduate programmes offer: - A mix of workshops, on-job-training and ‘hands on’ experience - A dedicated line manager and mentoring from experienced colleagues to provide encouragement, direction and career planning support - Flexible working arrangements - Peer networking and support through our Early Talent community - A permanent contract from day one As well as a competitive salary and plenty of career development support, you’ll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme, life assurance, annual leave starting at 26 days (rising to 31 days with service) and retailers discounts and cashback. Where Next? Start your career journey with National Highways and help build the roads of tomorrow. Become a Chartered Civil Engineer and gain valuable hands-on experience that will help shape the nation’s infrastructure. Programme start date: September 2025