Specialists in providing infrastructure, engineering, and environmental solutions across sectors.
Graduate design engineer producing calculations, drawings, and reports for engineering projects.
5 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Security Systems
Underground Cabling
Aerial Surveying
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
Description
design software
calculations
technical reports
surveys
site visits
quality assurance
You will use specific software such as TEDD’s and Masterseries to carry out your role in accordance with your discipline.
As a graduate engineer, you will work in a small specialist team undertaking design work for large engineering projects. You will work for a senior or principal engineer, producing calculations, drawings and technical reports, undertake surveys and assessments, and conduct research into new engineering techniques and practices.
Develop your professional network to support you in your role and to support your development.
Throughout your daily work, you will represent the company and be responsible for professional conduct at all times, building and promoting the company’s image and reputation in the market.
You will be responsible for managing your own time in accordance with the work you are tasked with completing. Particularly, you will be responsible for completing a timesheet each week, accurately recording hours on the projects that you have worked on and submitting the timesheet for approval on time.
Identify and drive improvements where possible.
Build positive relationships with internal and external customers as required
You will attend internal and client meetings, and undertake site and factory visits as necessary.
You will be responsible for the correct use of English and accuracy of grammar in all written forms, from emails to drawings, reports, memos, method statements, and calculations.
Our graduates support the wider team by organising extra-curricular activities, leading on social events and engaging with industry in knowledge sharing forums, through technical lectures, talks and presentations.
You will be responsible for delivering work in your area on time and to a high standard and accuracy in line with Freedom’s quality standards, undertaking self-checks and working with your peers to peer check where necessary.
You will be responsible for managing your career and working towards professional accreditation in your chosen discipline.
Keep a log of your activities and learning within each business area, positively feeding into your development, to ensure that each new rotation can be effectively developed and tailored to meet your individual development needs.
Requirements
gcse
degree
civil engineering
autocad
microsoft office
it literate
GCSE English & Maths Grade 4 or equivalent/above
2:2 Degree or above Civil /Structural Engineering
IT Literate - Microsoft Office products, particularly Power Point, Word and Excel, including PDF editors and AutoCAD drawing software.
Benefits
Right to work indefinitely - we are unable to provide visa sponsorship under either the Dependent or Skilled worked visa routes.
As part of your time with Services there will also be the potential for you to work across wider departments within the Services Division, should this be considered beneficial, such as Commercial, Business Development, Finance, Bid
Graduate engineers will gain experience of working in a number of niche technical disciplines in their first year. In year two, you will be able to choose two technical areas to continue your education and experience, in accordance with your career plan.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
numerical and verbal reasoning test
telephone interview
final assessment centre
Visa Sponsorship
no visa sponsorship; must have indefinite right to work
Security clearance
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Delivers a wide range of engineering, environmental, and technical services to support critical infrastructure needs.
A trusted partner in the UK infrastructure sector, known for handling complex and high-profile projects.
Works across key sectors including energy, utilities, transport, and water resources, ensuring lasting impact.
Combines innovation with experience to provide tailored solutions for both public and private clients.
Recent projects include large-scale transport networks, sustainable energy infrastructure, and significant water management solutions.
Committed to quality, providing critical services where they are most needed for businesses and government entities.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
Over 6k Tonnes
Carbon Emissions Reduced
Achieved a reduction of over 6,000 tonnes of carbon emissions compared to the 2019 baseline.
50% Carbon Reduction
Target by 2025
Aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 50% across multiple centers by 2025.
50% Renewable Energy
Leisure Centres by 2027
Targeting at least 50% of leisure centers to have on-site renewable energy by 2027.
Achieved zero waste to landfill at all sites by 2022
Maintained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System accreditation since 2024
Reached net zero at support office and first leisure centre by 2024
Committed to achieving net zero across all operations by 2030