Graduate / Assistant Engineer

Abatec Recruitment
Plymouth, Devon
3 months ago
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A fantastic opportunity for a Civil Engineering graduate or Assistant Engineer to join a leading contractor delivering £200M civil engineering works on a major project in Plymouth.

As Graduate / Assistant Engineer will be involved in complex, varied and interesting works including below ground civils, M&E, topside equipment including cranes, bollards, roadways quay wall, integrated services, new modular buildings, with interface across other sections including sheet piling and temporary works.

As Graduate / Assistant Engineer you will:

  • Be interested in pursuing a career as a Setting Out/Site Engineer

  • Be able to understand and interpret drawings and schematics

  • Have an understanding to robotic total stations and AutoCAD

    Our client requires a Graduate / Assistant Engineer with:

  • Degree, HND or HNC in civil engineering or experience on site as an Assistant / Trainee Engineer

  • Valid CSCS

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • A desire to develop existing skills and acquire new technical competencies

    Salary/Benefits:

  • Up to £30,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

  • Competitive benefits package including pension scheme, annual leave etc.

  • 26 days holiday

  • Pension contribution

    If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

    We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in.

    Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client

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