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INDEX OF EMPLOYERSAECOM ..........................................62, IFCArup .............................................6, 64Alan Baxter Associates ..............64Atkins ...........................................63, IBCBalfour Beatty ............................65Costain ......................................... 66Croudace Homes Group Ltd .......66Interserve Project Services Ltd ................................36, 67Jacobs .........................................68Kier ...............................................69Mott MacDonald .........................71, OBCMWH ............................................72Network Rail ...............................73Peter Brett Associates ...............36Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd .............10Skanska UK..................................74VolkerFitzpatrick .........................75

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Over 70 office locationsacross the UK and Europe

Apply to:http://graduates.aecom.com/

Recruitment Team 020 8784 5736http://graduates.aecom.com/

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TYPE OF BUSINESSType of businessAward-winning providers of professionaldesign, technical and management supportto a broad range of clients and markets,including transportation, buildings,environment, water and energy.

The European side of our business has astrong presence throughout the UK andEurope, with a network of over 70 regionaloffices with more than 4,000 people.We are involved in some of the most iconicand prestigious projects worldwide, whichmakes for both a challenging and excitingexperience.

Current and recent projectsBuildings: Halley VI Research Station,Antarctica • Liverpool Arena and ConferenceCentre – one of the UK’s largest culturaldevelopments • Redevelopment of BBCBroadcasting House – a centre for all theBBC's news broadcasting services – plusbrand new studios in Glasgow andManchester • Over £1 billion worth of new, state-of-the-art hospitals, schools and university buildings • Some of thefinest commercial office space in the UKincluding buildings for Microsoft, GoldmanSachs, T-Mobile, RBS and Canary Wharf.

Transportation: • Dishforth-Barton A1Trunk Road, North Yorkshire • Surfaceaccess to major UK airports for BAA andothers • Professional services to localgovernment: 'framework' contracts inLondon, Manchester and Liverpool; highquality bus corridors in Birmingham,Glasgow and Dublin • Rion-Antirion Bridge in Greece • Transport for London/LondonRail corridor studies • Crossrail ProgrammeManagement Partner.

Water and Environment: • Advising on London Gateway project • Part ofServern Trent Water's Asset Delivery Group undertaking feasiblity studies and developing design solutions for keyprojects • Major design frameworks withThames Water, Scottish Water and SouthWest Water • Environmental impactassessment for proposed new airport and development on St Helena, SouthAtlantic • River Witham flood strategy.

Opportunities and training• Graduate, vacation, industrial placementand sponsorship opportunities • On-the-jobstructured training • Assistance withprofessional qualifications • Graduatetraining scheme approved by relevantprofessional institutions • Opportunities to work globally on world-class projects.

Culture/methods of workBuilt on integrity, trust and respect, placinga high value on partnerships built withclients, employees and the communities in which we operate.

Skills and personality soughtAt AECOM we are looking for the brightestand best people to take our businessforward. We will challenge you, encourageyou and actively support your developmenttowards a relevant professional qualification.We are interested in hearing fromapplicants from a wide range of disciplinesbut particularly those with a degree in arelevant engineering or science-basedsubject.

BenefitsAECOM Europe Graduates benefit from

a competitive salary and may beeligible for flexible benefits givingthem the opportunity to select apackage to suit their individualneeds.

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TYPE OF BUSINESSAtkins is a multinational design andengineering consultancy We provide expertise to help resolvecomplex challenges presented by the built and natural environment.

We’re proud to be pioneers in Carbon CriticalDesign and we put sustainability at theheart of every design question we’re facedwith. By taking an integrated approach toeco-friendly design, our business staysresponsive to the ever-growing need tominimise environmental impact for thebenefit of all.

When it comes to carbon reduction, wepractice what we preach. Our Bristol officehas been rated ‘Excellent’ by the industryleading measure, BREEAM (BuildingResearch Establishment’s EnvironmentalAssessment Method). As well as providing a contemporary work space, this buildingincorporates energy saving features like anair conditioning system without any movingparts and a rain harvester on the roof.

The cutting-edge projects we’re working onhave a real impact on people’s lives. Takeour visionary remodelling of BirminghamNew Street station, or our back-to-basicsapproach to reduce the congestion atOxford Circus. Our pioneering diagonaldesign will help around up to 40,000 peopleper hour to move freely around one of thebusiest crossings in the world.

Then there is ‘Anaconda’, a 200 metre longrubber tube which will create energy by‘pulsing’ under the sea. The latest testsshow that the output will easily rival anyother renewable source of electricity,meaning Anaconda represents a genuinebreakthrough in marine technology.

Our Graduate Development ProgrammeOur programme is designed to give youchoices about how your career unfolds.Gaining invaluable experience on a range of influential projects, you’ll work alongsidesome of the brightest people in the industryto achieve your chosen professionalaccreditation. Your mentor will help youshape your own development, and you’ll bepart of a true community getting togetherfor graduate events and sharing knowledgevia a dedicated graduate network.

We think Atkins makes a great place forgraduates who aim higher. But don’t justtake our word for it. We’re in The SundayTimes 20 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK and we’re also a Times Top 100Graduate Employer. For the fourth yearrunning we were voted Most PopularGraduate Recruiter in Construction and Civil Engineering at the TARGET NationalGraduate Recruitment Awards. And we’reproud to feature again in the Top 50 PlacesWhere Women Want to Work.


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Apply to:www.alanbaxter.co.uk

020 7250 [email protected] HanlonAlan Baxter & Associates LLP75 Cowcross StreetLondonEC1M 6EL

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Alan Baxter was founded in 1974 as apractice of consulting engineers. Over 30 years, our scope of work has evolvedinto a much broader range of activities,encompassing urban design,masterplanning, conservation and civil and structural engineering. What hasn’tchanged is the uniquely interactive culture of the practice.

Structural and civil engineeringOur work explores the full range of materialsfrom glass and steel to tensile structures.We work as part of a close-knit team in theexploration and execution of the wholedesign and have a close relationship withmany well-known architects. Our innovativeideas have contributed to manycompetition successes.

Transport and urban designOur masterplanning and strategic urbandesign work is a rich variety from urbanextensions and brownfield redevelopments,through to the rethinking of whole cities

and their growth strategies. The ABA ethosbridges the gap between blue-sky thinkingand the practical grounding of sustainableurbanism and exemplary 'place-making'.

ConservationThe range of our work includes thepreparation of conservation plans forhistoric buildings and detailed design for work on prestigious monuments such as the Palace of Westminster, St Paul’sCathedral and Hampton Court Palace.

Graduate opportunities and careersWe have an increasing workload in projectsof major importance that will help to shapethe way we live. We provide a varied andchallenging career while supporting yourprofessional and personal development,investing heavily in continuing education.You will also have the opportunity to takepart in a variety of social activities fromsporting and cultural events to lectures.

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Arup is a global firm of designers,engineers, planners and businessconsultants providing a diverse range of professional services to clients around the world. Our innovative and fully-integrated approach brings our fullcomplement of skills and knowledge to bear on any given design problem.

We aim to be recognised for our highstandards and leadership in the plethora of engineering and built environment fieldswe specialise in. Civil, structural, industrialand building services engineering andarchitecture are just a flavour of our keyareas of capability.

Building the future Commitment to our environment and thecommunities we work in has always beenat the heart of the Arup ethos. It defines our approach to our work, to our clients and collaborators, and to each other.

Our ethos is summarised in the aims of thefirm, set out by Ove Arup in his key speechof 1970:

• We will ensure that the name Arup isalways associated with quality• We will act honestly and fairly in dealingwith our staff and others• We will enhance prosperity for all Arupstaff.

A sense of community This has lent us a sense of community that goes beyond a policy statement. It hasbeen so fundamental to what we’re aboutfor such a long time it has become self-perpetuating. The ethos attracts people to the firm, who, as Ove Arup put it, ‘feel it,really believe in it and mean to work for it’.

We recruit over 100 graduates in the UKevery year and have graduate vacancies in architecture, engineering and planning;there are also vacancies throughout therest of the world.

For more information visit www.arup.com

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TYPE OF BUSINESSWho we areBalfour Beatty is the UK’s largestengineering, construction, services andinvestment group. Operating in the UK andinternational markets, we deliver road, railand utility systems, buildings and complexstructures on time, within budget and to our customers’ satisfaction – and with the greatest respect for safety, the environment and the communities we work in.

How it feelsA new hospital. An award-winning bridge. Anew airport terminal. These are just a few ofthe prestigious projects you could work onas one of our employees. It’s an unbeatablefeeling; whether you’re directly involvedwith the design and construction or workbehind the scenes, the sense of pride andachievement is exhilarating. That’s whatmakes working at Balfour Beatty sodifferent. Here, the fruits of your labour arethere for everyone to see. Very often, they’llbe things that are vital to our society, suchas schools, hospitals, and road and railnetworks. Usually, they’re nothing less than essential.

'You feel really proud to have achievedsomething that people will be using daily.'James, Project Engineer

What you'll doAs a Balfour Beatty graduate, you will haveimmediate exposure to significant andchallenging projects that give you all theopportunities you need to learn, developand apply your skills. You might start withthe development of high speed rail links or the construction of motorways andhighways, new schools and hospitals.

But whatever it is you find yourself doing,you can rest assured that it will have alasting positive impact on people’s lives and their communities.

'I joined Balfour Beatty because they offera huge range of projects in different areasof civil engineering.' Jenefer, Graduate Engineer

What you'll learnOur graduate development schemes giveyou the ideal foundation for your career,combining courses, seminars and varied,practical on-the-job experience. You will also gain the opportunity to achieve aprofessional qualification with one of themajor engineering institutions (ICE, IMechE,IET, CIBSE), the CIOB, RICS or ICES.

Throughout your career, the same experts who've helped us establish anindustry-wide reputation for excellence will be the ones that you'll learn from each day. Training may involve moving todifferent projects, a number of structuredplacements, or even a secondment toanother company. Better still, you'll besupported by an experienced mentor atevery stage.

'As my skills and experience havedeveloped, Balfour Beatty has, withouthesitation, given me increasing levels ofresponsibility and prepared me for moresenior roles.'Dipesh, Section Manager

How the future looksTo get a glimpse of how the future looks andthe part you could play, visitwww.balfourbeatty.com/graduates


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The Costain Group, one of the UK’s leadingconstruction/engineering companies, is currently at the forefront of the drive to develop and improve the nation’sinfrastructure.

In its targeted sectors, Costain is playing amajor role in the provision of new facilities fora range of sectors ranging from education totransport. The company’s strategy is entitled‘Bring Number One’ and everyone in theorganisation is committed to makingCostain the automatic choice in terms ofboth business and technical excellence.

The Costain origins date back to 1865. Since then the company has featured insome of the world’s major constructionprojects including the Channel Tunnel. Nowthe Company focuses on 12 specific sectors:

• Infrastructure – highways, rail, airportsand nuclear sectors;

• Environment – water, marine and wastesectors;

• Community – education, health and retail;oil and gas; property.

Costain currently has a record order book of £2.4bn, a 20 per cent increase comparedto the level in June 2008. New contractsinclude the £397m contract (design,construction and commissioning of 44 different facilities) for the GreaterManchester Waste Disposal Authority. In addition, Costain has won (as part of the 4D consortium) a £225m contract withSouthern Water to manage the design andbuild of a new wastewater treatment worksin the Brighton and Hove area. Costain isalso heavily involved in the Nuclear sectorand in summer 2009 announced the awardof a £297m contract for full Engineering,Procurement, Construction and InactiveCommissioning of the Evaporator D projectat Sellafield.

The Company’s recent success wasunderlined at the Construction News2009 Quality Awards when Costain won the Supreme Award for best overall performance.

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01883 346464www.croudace.co.ukHuman Resources,Croudace Homes Group Limited,Croudace House, Caterham, Surrey CR3 6XQ

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Croudace Homes is a leading residentialdeveloper in the south east, a fact provenby our continued success within theconstruction industry for over 60 years. To this day the company remains a family-owned business and we are proud of ourhard-earned reputation for quality andservice. Our in-house 'start-to-finish'methodology encompasses all aspects of the development process. Our teamsinclude land negotiators who appraise landfor development and investment, designersand engineers who produce technicaldrawings for each site and liaise with local authorities, surveyors who deal withsubcontractors and are responsible for thefinancial management of each site and sitemanagers who ensure the sites are runto programme and comply with rigoroushealth and safety regulations. The completedhouses are sold through our sales advisorsbased in our show homes.

We're looking for graduates to join ourdedicated teams who will contribute tomaintaining our levels of outstanding

performance and excellence. We arecommitted to staff training and you will beencouraged to continue your professionaldevelopment onto chartered status orequivalent. Our structured graduate trainingprogramme is designed to enable you togain valuable knowledge as you spend timewith each core area of the business. For theremainder of the programme you will moveto departments relevant to your careerinterest. Undergraduates can apply forsandwich-year placements which will helpyou to gain valuable hands-on experienceand you will be allocated to a specific site or project during your training.

If you want to develop your career in theconstruction industry why not think aboutthe housing sector? We're looking for thebrightest talent to join us and in return weoffer a competitive salary and an attractivebenefits and reward package.

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Apply to:www.interserve.co.uk/projectservices

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Who we arePart of the £1.7bn turnover InterserveGroup, we are one of the country’s mostsuccessful providers of constructionservices. With an annual turnover of£750m, we employ more than 2,700 people in our regional offices in Edinburgh,Stockton, Wigan, Leeds, Mansfield,Leicester, Birmingham, Cambridge,Swansea, Exeter, Southampton, Uxbridgeand Dartford. Our overseas offices offerprospects for international experience.

What we doWe deliver diverse projects for major privateand public sector clients – a growingworkload that includes schools,universities, hospitals, sports, retail,offices, distribution, custodial andproduction facilities – and we are workingto enhance the country’s infrastructurewithin transport and water improvementinitiatives. With a focus firmly on the long

term, we have a growing PFI and Frameworkportfolio, partnering with clients and oursupply chain in a progressive andcollaborative way.

What we're looking forGraduates and undergraduates in civilengineering, construction management andquantity surveying.

What we offerWe offer graduate, sandwich year andsummer placement opportunities. Alongwith a fiercely competitive salary, you canexpect all the ‘big company’ benefits and acompany car with most graduate positions.We like to ‘grow our own’ professionals. Theideal route is to start as a vacation trainee,take a year out (if appropriate) and re-joinas a graduate. Students who do well duringplacements are normally offeredsponsorship. We offer a few opportunitiesto study on a day-release basis.

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TYPE OF BUSINESSWhy Choose Us?Do you want to be proud of where youwork? Do you want to be surrounded bybrilliant minds and exceptional leaders? Do you want to be part of a company that’s changing the world around you?

Jacobs is one of the world’s largest andmost diverse providers of professional,technical and construction services. Ranked number one in Fortune magazine’s‘Most Admired Companies in Engineering & Construction’ 2009, we offer careeropportunities across the world and across the spectrum – from planning & design to construction & operation.

At Jacobs our employees are our mostvaluable asset and the combination of a loyal client base and steady growthenables us to attract and retain theindustry’s top talent.

Express YourselfAt Jacobs we have the resources to turngreat ideas into reality and we’re looking for the most talented and passionateprofessionals out there to be our nextgeneration of leaders.

In the UK our multidisciplinary teams workon a wide range of high-profile projects. Forthe delivery of the new Forth ReplacementCrossing, our team are providing designconsultancy across traffic & transportation,highways, geotechnics, environmental andlandscaping as well as budgeting, statutoryprocess and health & safety consultancy.As one of the most exciting and significanttransport projects planned for Scotland in

the 21st century, it will deliver a key elementof the country's future transportationinfrastructure.

Jacobs is also in the enviable position ofbeing awarded the Project Representativerole for Crossrail. The £15.9bn programmeis Europe's largest construction project.When the project is completed in 2017, it will be the biggest addition to the transportnetwork in the United Kingdom for 50 years.

Love Your JobWe are looking for graduates and internswho share our passion for civil engineeringand who are flexible on location andmarkets. With opportunities across differentmarkets you can build an exciting andrewarding future with Jacobs.

Our 3-year Graduate DevelopmentProgramme will ensure you develop thetechnical, managerial and interpersonalskills required to excel in a project workingenvironment. You will work with a trainedmentor to support your professionaldevelopment and have the opportunity to meet your new graduate colleagues from across the globe at the Jacobsgraduate weekend.

As part of our team you will develop yourskills on world class projects and achieveprofessional status with our range ofaccredited development programmes. For more information on our projects and services and to apply online for our development programmes visit:www.jacobs.com


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TYPE OF BUSINESSWith one of the best graduate trainingprogrammes in the industry, there’s evenmore reason to join usKier are an award wining constructioncompany recognised for our excellence inthe training and development of graduates.As one of the top ten constructioncompanies in the country, with a turnoverin excess of £2.3bn, we specialise in a widevariety of activities covering building, majorcivil engineering, facilities management,property development and PFI investment.With businesses across the UK andoverseas, Kier offers our clients a fullsolutions service with specialised expertiseacross all areas of the industry. Oursuccess comes from our expertise andextensive skills base; joining Kier on ourgraduate programme will give you theopportunity to learn from the best in the industry and from those who are as passionate and dedicated as you.

What we can offerAt Kier, we recognise that everyoneprogresses at a different rate and cantherefore offer you a programme with theflexibility to enable you to learn and developat your own pace. The four-year programmeis designed to incorporate on-site learning,group projects and specific trainingmodules, offering interest and varietythrough a robust and comprehensivepackage. The programme includesdepartmental rotations, field trips and

management training to help you progressquickly through the management structurewithin Kier. You will also undergo regulardiscussions with your line manager ormentor to monitor your progress andsupport you every step of the way, with the culmination of obtaining charteredstatus on completing the programme.

Who are we looking for?We are looking for individuals with apassion and dedication for this industryand their chosen field. You must be either in your final year or have recentlycompleted a construction related degreecourse that has accreditation to therelevant chartered institute. No previouswork experience is required, more thananything we value those who have the drive and determination to succeed,actively seek out opportunities and have a positive and proactive attitude towardstheir own development. These are theindividuals who will thrive at Kier and we will support you every step of the way to realise your ambitions.

We will challenge you and expect the bestin both on-site performance and throughyour training programme, but in return youwill have the opportunity to join a forwardthinking, innovative company who has astrong future within the industry and whocan offer you an exciting and rewardingcareer.


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TYPE OF BUSINESSMott MacDonald is a global management,engineering and development consultancyemploying more than 14,000 staff workingin 140 countries and with an annualturnover exceeding £1bn. Our breadth of skills, services and global reach makesus one of the world's top players indelivering management, engineering and development consultancy solutions for our customers.

Our position as fifth in The Sunday TimesBest Big Companies to Work For Survey2009 reflects our commitment to our staff,showcasing our belief that employeefulfilment is as crucial as customersatisfaction.

We use our worldwide resources andexperience to:

• Plan, design, procure and deliver projectson any scale

• Provide management consultancy built ontechnical know-how

• Help shape and implement developmentpolicies and programmes

Mott MacDonald recognises that yourcontinuing professional development is vital for contributing towards thecompany’s future success and to fulfilling your own aspirations. Our graduate development team providessupport to help you achieve Chartershipand all graduates benefit from the team'sadvice and guidance.

Our leading graduate developmentprogramme provides the optimal level oflearning opportunities for our graduates. Itwill encourage and support you in achievingthe standards required by your relevantprofessional institution, or in obtainingqualifications in your specialised discipline.

Our graduate professional developmentschemes have been accredited andapproved by key engineering institutions.We have structured training schemes forthe Institution of Civil Engineers, Institutionof Engineering and Technology, Institutionof Mechanical Engineers, CharteredInstitution of Building Services Engineers,Institution of Highways and Transportationand Chartered Institute of Water andEnvironmental Management.

Graduates can also pursue a professionalqualification with organisations such as the Institution of Structural Engineers,Geological Society, Institute ofEnvironmental Management andAssessment, Institution of ChemicalEngineers and Institute of Materials,Minerals and Mining. Those specialising in additional disciplines are supported bytheir divisional managers, who will providetraining plans and assign mentors.

With the vast range of technical expertisewe possess and with your involvement inmany different project phases, you will gainvital on-the-job experience.

Learning Point – our online learning tool – has over 200 courses available via e-learning or classroom methods.Furthermore, our graduate specific courses– covering topics such as presentationskills, commercial awareness, foundationdesign and managing environmental risks – will enhance your development.

UpGRADe, our innovative online graduateportal allows you to record and manageyour personal and professionaldevelopment, work with your mentor to monitor progress and network with Mott MacDonald graduates worldwide.


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Once Montgomery Watson Harza, our namechange reflects our ongoing growth anddiversification. We’re a global leader, home to a global team of 6,000 who enjoy workingon projects that both build experience andmake a real difference to the environment.

What we doA global leader in engineering andenvironmental services, we provide appraisal,planning, engineering, design, construction,operation and management across 36countries. Our international technology,regional knowledge and local skills are whatset us apart, and have made us number onein water and number five in waste (accordingto NCE Consultants file 2009). While waterremains our core business, our continueddiversification into areas such as projectmanagement along with activities focusedon climate change, provide even morescope for meeting your career aspirations.

In 2009 MWH were awarded 29th positionin The Times Top 100 Companies to work for– a clear indication that MWH employees

feel valued and have the opportunity todevelop their careers while making a realimpact on the global community.

Opportunities and trainingOur structured professional developmentprogramme will get you off to a great startbecause, from the beginning, you’ll be doing areal job on live projects. Approved by a varietyof professional bodies, the scheme will be tailored to meet your individual needs,and support you in achieving professionalstatus faster than you thought possible.

What we are looking forIdeally, you’ll be a graduate, with a degreeaccredited by the relevant industry body, in an engineering or environmental area.You'll be confident communicating to one or 100, working independently or with ateam. Combining this with your flexibility,self-motivation and enthusiasm means you can take your career as far as you want.With our international scope, that could be a very long way.

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TYPE OF BUSINESSNetwork Rail delivers, manages anddevelops the transport network that makesBritain work. From tracks and signals, tostations, viaducts and tunnels, their remit is huge, the effects far reaching. Right now,they’re facing Britain’s biggest challengeshead on. While enabling three millionpassenger journeys every day, not tomention freight traffic, they’re developing a railway that’s fit for the 21st century.

Rail is the greenest, safest form of travel inthe UK. Unsurprisingly, it’s also the busiestit’s been for 60 years. With a predictedgrowth of 30 per cent over the next tenyears, there’s an unprecedented period ofchange ahead, and no doubt there will bemany challenges along the way. To makesure they’re ready for the demands oftomorrow, Network Rail have £34.6bn of investment and will be recruiting 135graduates into a range of disciplines.

No other scheme can offer such a breadthof opportunity for graduate engineers.Already behind some of the most importantprojects in the country, such as the £9bnredevelopment of the West Coast Mainline,Network Rail has big plans for the future. In fact, they’re managing one of the leadingEngineering portfolios in Europe. If you’relucky enough to join them, you could seeyourself becoming part of schemes such

as Crossrail, the single, largest civilengineering project in Europe. It’s a chancefor you to cut your teeth on some of themost exciting work available: work that will literally change the face of Britain.

The Civil Engineering programme isstructured around the Institute of CivilEngineer’s list of core objectives –awareness, knowledge, experience andability. You’ll enjoy development that isbroad ranging and varied. That will meanspending time with contractors andconsultancies, learning how to marry 150-year-old structures with state-of-the-art developments and working on a range of fascinating, exciting projects. With everystep you’ll make a genuine and real impacton what the company delivers.

You’ll become part of a team – that will giveyou the opportunity to see, first-hand, theway the organisation manages, maintains,designs and renews all of their structures,earthworks and property. Problem solvingdoesn’t get much bigger than this. Not only will you need a relevant degree andaccreditation, you’ll also need to possess alogical mind and the ability to work at pace.You’ll succeed if you’re able to think roundchallenges, to balance considerations andto never rely on the easy solution.


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TYPE OF BUSINESSThink differently – think SkanskaScandinavian flair with the best traditions ofBritish engineering.

Would you like to be a part of the companywhich makes a real difference to the wayconstruction is delivered, by combiningskills and expertise and working closelywith our clients, partners and with thecommunity?

If the answer is ‘yes’, then apply for acareer in Skanska UK!

Skanska UK is one of the UK’s largestconstruction companies. We combinedesign, building, civil engineering andbuilding services with a wide range ofspecialist skills. Skanska UK is part ofSkanska, one of the world’s leadingconstruction groups with over 55,000employees in Sweden, Finland, Denmark,Poland, the Czech Republic, the UK, US andLatin America.

In the UK we are currently working on manyhigh-profile projects e.g. widening the M25(the biggest highway project in Europe),DLR, Heron Tower, the Barts and RoyalLondon Hospitals and many more. There aremany opportunities to learn and developyourself as well as add value to our projectsand work we do every day.

Our valuesEverything we do at Skanska is governed by our Code of Conduct. It sets out ourresponsibilities to the communities andenvironments in which we operate, to ouremployees, business partners and tosociety in general. Our success has beenconsistently recognised, both for ourtechnical ability and for the way in whichwe work, including being named FourthBest Green Company in the UK by TheSunday Times in 2009.

This proves we are passionate aboutsustainable and green construction. Thisjourney does not stop here; we want tokeep improving in this area.

Our graduatesCivil engineering graduates at Skanska can start their careers in different areasincluding; infrastructure projects, ground

and geotechnical engineering or in ourengineering design consultancy. Allgraduates in Skanska get substantialsupport with their professionaldevelopment (ICE or IStructE). They alsoparticipate in a development programme to help develop key skills and behaviourswhich will support their career progression.

That is only the beginning to what we hopeis a successful career in Skanska that couldpotentially include opportunities to workoutside the UK.

ApplicationsTo apply please use our websitehttp://www.skanska.co.uk/futuretalentand keep in mind we would like you to applyby December 2009 to start working in2010.


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Our businessVolkerFitzpatrick, part of the Dutch ownedVolkerWessels Group, is a well respectedmultidisciplinary contractor with a turnoverapproaching £445m in 2008. Our reputationfor innovative engineering solutions is wellproven.

We were one of the first contractors to gain Investors In People status and wereawarded ‘Best Place to Work in ConstructionAward’ 2007 & 2008 and currently areshortlisted for 2009.

Our cultureOur mission is ‘to promote best practice to create superior value for our clients and employees’. We live by our values, take enormous pride in what we do and how we do it.

Training and career developmentWe seek individuals with enthusiasm,initiative and ambition, who can buildrelationships, work as part of a team

and contribute to a successful andprofitable business.

We recognise that students and graduatesneed to gain knowledge in order to developand progress. The ICE accredit our graduatetraining scheme and we are committed toour employees reaching their potential atthe earliest opportunity.

Salaries and benefitsWe offer competitive packages includingcar scheme, pension, life assurance andhealthcare.

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Thanks to our contributorsTARGETjobs Civil & Structural Engineering would like to thank everyone whocontributed to editorial in this edition.

AECOMNathaniel Buckingham .............50Steve Woodrow ..........................34

AmeyAndrew Martin ............................32

ArupJon Sexton ..................................5, 8

AtkinsAndy Mateer ...............................2, 52Andrea Wilson ............................27Yan Zhou .....................................14

Balfour Beatty ConstructionReuben Shaw ..............................22

BAM Nuttall LtdNicola Dobson ............................5, 16Mark Williams .............................25

University of BirminghamSadaf Alvi ....................................18

Bovis Lend LeaseMichelle Palin .............................5, 7

The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering SurveyorsPaul Brown .................................43Juliette Mellaza ..........................43

Costain Civil EngineeringRobert Blakebrough ...................25

Costain PlcBruce Richards ...........................30

Foster WheelerAdenno Abdul Rasyid ................13

Fugro GeoConsulting LtdTom Aldridge ...............................57Tim Carrington ............................29

GiffordAndy Taylor .................................24

Institution of Civil EngineersGareth Jones ..............................42

Institution of Structural EngineersDarren Byrne ..............................42

Interserve Project ServicesMichael Moore ............................5Richard Thurlow .........................11, 12

Jacobs Ravi Menon .................................29Dave Pretswell ...........................28

Matthew Stott .............................35Kier, working at KMI

Simon Sheil .................................35Kier Build

Eduardo Egurrola .......................23Miller Construction

Shona Marshall ..........................5Morgan Est

Kate Cooksey .............................34Morrison Construction (part of the Galliford Try Group)

Danny Brown .............................33Mott MacDonald

Louis Chau ..................................31Paul Martin .................................21Kate Woolley ..............................47

MouchelLaura Smith ................................2, 31

MWH Global UK LtdChris Maguire .............................48

Network RailJerry England .............................32

Newcastle UniversityAlex Leathard ..............................58

Ramboll UKJudith Cohen ..............................33Paul Collins .................................26Michael Hunt ..............................11

Scott WilsonPhil Pang .....................................28

Sir Robert McAlpine LtdHugh Price ..................................20

Skanska UKCaroline Anderson .....................19

Tube LinesAnand Patel ................................5

VINCI Construction UK LtdFrank Marples ............................24

VolkerFitzpatrick LtdJack Billings ...............................21Alistair Thompson ......................2, 54

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Editorial boardAman Rai, AtkinsJane Arden, CostainLiz Tapper, Fugro Holdings LtdJoyce Chia, ICE Melissa Perry, Mott MacDonaldMichael Hunt, Ramboll UKBarbara Kemp, Fitzpatrick

Editorial and publishingEditor Abigail LewisAssistant editor Jennifer AtkinsEditorial assistant Hayley IrwinDesign Kyle CobleProofreader Benjamin BeaumontAdvertising Chris Grant, sales productchampion; Helen Wright, advertisingagency sales manager; the TARGETjobssales team; the TARGETjobs campaign managementteamMarketing and circulation managerRachel Cox, Jamie Armstrong, Patty ShufflebothamSeries editor Steve JamesSales directors Jon Mallott, Simon RogersMarketing director Michelle PrettyProduction director Jane AndersonPublisher Chris PhillipsUK chief executive officer Paul SissonsGroup chief executive officer GrahamStoreyPublished by: GTI Media Ltd, The Barns,Preston Crowmarsh, Wallingford, Oxon OX106SL UKTel +44 (0)1491 826262 Fax +44 (0)1491 826401www.groupgti.comPrinter: Headley Brothers, AshfordISSN 1757-4021 ISBN 1 84318 571 7GTI would like to thank everyone who hastaken the time to write, or find writers forTARGETjobs Civil & Structural Engineering.We would also like to thank all those whosupplied advice and photographs. Specialthanks must go to members of the editorialboard.© GTI Media Ltd, September 2009All rights reserved. No part of thispublication may be reproduced by anymeans including, but not limited to,photocopying or stored in a retrievalsystem in any form without prior writtenconsent of GTI. This is subject to the singleexception of photocopying by careersadvisers or lecturers for careerscounselling. All items so used should befully acknowledged. The views expressed inarticles are those of the authors and theirpublication does not necessarily imply thatsuch views are shared by GTI. Whilst everycare has been taken in the compilation ofthis publication, the publishers cannotaccept responsibility for any inaccuracies,or for consequential loss arising from suchinaccuracies, or for any other loss, direct orconsequential, arising in connection withinformation in this publication.

AECOM ..........................................62, IFCArup .............................................6, 64Alan Baxter Associates ..............64Atkins ...........................................63, IBCBalfour Beatty ............................65Bovis Lend Lease .......................60Costain ......................................... 66Croudace Homes Gruop Ltd .......66Institution of Civil Engineers ....44Interserve Project Services .......36, 67Jacobs .........................................68Kier ...............................................69Mott MacDonald .........................71, OBC

MWH ............................................72Network Rail ...............................73Newcastle University .................56Peter Brett Associates ...............36Reading University .....................56Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd .............10Skanska .......................................74VolkerFitzpatrick ........................75

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