Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

At M Group Highways, we’re supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.  

We don’t just build roads and bridges, we’re building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.

You’ll be joining our Highways maintenance team, as the UK’s number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Assist in the design, planning and delivery of civil engineering solutions for Highways infrastructure projects
Support site investigations, surveys and assessments to inform design and construction decision
Contribute to the preparation of technical drawings, specifications and reports
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical and environmental engineers
Attend site visits to gain hands-on experience and understand construction methodologies
Assist in monitoring project progress, quality and compliance with health and safety standards
Support the identification and resolution of engineering challenges during project delivery
Learn how to manage subcontractors and suppliers, and contribute to procurement activities
Participate in risk assessments, method statements and environmental planning

You’ll be:

Learning how civil engineering principles are applied in real-world infrastructure projects
Developing technical knowledge in areas such as drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete and pipeline installation
Building confidence in project coordination, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving
Supported by experienced engineers and mentors to help you grow into a future technical leader

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

A degree in Civil Engineering (or are due to graduate this year)
Great communication skills and a willingness to learn
A collaborative approach and a drive to make a difference
A full UK/EU driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites

M Group’s Graduate Programme

A structured development programme designed to help graduate and degree apprentices to build the skills, experience and confidence needed to become one of M Group's future leaders. Throughout your journey, you'll broaden your knowledge, develop your professional capabilities and benefit from a supportive network that empowers you to achieve your full potential.

As an M Group Graduate, you can look forward to:

Tailored development opportunities including face-to-face development events, virtual workshops and team-building experiences. These opportunities are designed to strengthen your leadership, communication and collaboration skills while helping you build connections across the business

A structured learning journey covering a range of topics including leadership, communication, commercial awareness, sustainability, project management and AI, helping you develop the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

Networking opportunities with graduates, degree apprentices, business leaders and colleagues from across M Group, enabling you to build meaningful relationships and expand your professional network

Professional development support, with access to guidance, resources and support to help you work towards relevant professional qualifications and achieve your long-term career ambitions.

A strong support network from our Early Careers Team, business leaders and peers across the organisation, providing encouragement, insight and practical support throughout your development journey.

At M Group, we're committed to helping you grow and succeed, providing the experiences, connections and opportunities you need to thrive in your career and make a lasting impact.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, including:

Matched or contributory pension scheme
Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Employee assistance programme
My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
Life assurance
Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Reward and recognition scheme

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations and ways of working align with ours.

We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

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