Graduate Engineer (Highways)

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC623653
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 April 2026
Interview Date: w/c 20 April 2026

Great opportunity to join our dynamic and developing Design Team at Hampshire County Council

As a forward-thinking in-house business unit, Engineering Services offer a range of services to the County Council and other public authorities. We provide design, project management, and financial/contract management services from early stages of a project through to construction supervision.

The Role:

Our Highways Design Team are looking for a highly motivated and technically strong Graduate Engineer who is looking to continue their professional development and enhance their knowledge and skills. We have a great team environment, and we enable those with ambition to reach their full potential through a structured training programme and by working on challenging highway design schemes.

What you’ll do:

Working in the Highways Design Team, you will be directly involved in the design of a wide variety of highway infrastructure, public realm improvements and maintenance schemes. You will be working closely with a senior member of the team and you will have the opportunity to join our Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) accredited graduate training scheme. We have an excellent record in developing graduates for Chartered or Incorporated status with the ICE, with the majority of graduates obtaining their desired qualification level within five years.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll be an enthusiastic, practical, and adaptable individual with a degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject that meets the entry requirements of the ICE.  You will also have excellent communication and relationship management skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of peers, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Why join us?

We are committed to developing our people and can offer you a career to expand your professional knowledge and learn from the best in the field, while enjoying the work-life balance you have always wanted. 
We are passionate about our values:

• Making a difference
• Working Together
• Ambitious to Improve
• Commitment to Quality

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles. 

Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two National Parks. If you enjoy outdoor activities you’ll find world class walking, cycling, sailing and so much more!

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

Additional Information:

Graduate Engineer - Highways Candidate Pack

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Andy Walker, Group Engineer on andrew.walker2@hants.gov.uk or 0370 779 8461