Are you looking to kickstart your Civil Engineering career on one of the most unique and technically challenging infrastructure environments in the UK?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Site Engineer to join a growing civil engineering team delivering major dock, defence and marine infrastructure upgrades inside Portsmouth Naval Base.
You’ll be part of a supportive, experienced engineering team working on projects that involve dry dock reconstruction, sea defence works, structural concrete, utilities, deep excavation and more—perfect exposure for anyone aiming to develop into a professional Site Engineer.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Graduate Site Engineer, you will support Senior Engineers and Site Managers across a range of engineering, technical and site-based responsibilities, including:
Daily setting out and surveying
Monitoring of movement, vibration, noise and environmental compliance
Quality checks, inspections and pre-cover-up documentation
Reviewing drawings, identifying variances and raising technical queries
Material call-offs, delivery coordination and volume monitoring
Contributing to daily/weekly briefings and engineering discussions
Ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety, Environment and Quality
Working on specialist marine civils including dock works, confined space operations and sea defence upgrades
What We’re Looking For
Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (essential)
Strong interest in marine, infrastructure, heavy civils or structural engineering
Some experience with surveying equipment or AutoDesk packages (desirable)
Confident using Excel, Word and Outlook
A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
Full UK Driving Licence - Essential
Hours & Working Pattern
07:30–17:00 (approx.)
45-hour week
Fully site-based at Portsmouth Naval Base
28 days holiday
Why Apply?
Rare opportunity to work inside one of the UK’s most high-profile defence and marine engineering environments
Structured career development and support toward professional accreditation
Hands-on engineering experience from day one
Join a growing team with long-term progression opportunities
If you’re a motivated graduate looking for real engineering exposure and a long-term pathway into a Site Engineer role, we’d love to hear from you