Graduate Engineer- ICA

We're looking for a Graduate Engineer with an interest in Instrumentation, Control, and Automation systems. You will  join our NRNN & Transportation teams and assist our water team on a high profile project in the Oxfordshire area. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/  

Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks - We provide design, build and maintenance solutions to protect the UK's essential services and assets. Working across the water, nuclear and other decarbonised energy, environmental and waterways sectors, we provide sustainable and safe solutions for our clients and customers whilst protecting and restoring natural habitats 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.  

Locations: Oxfordshire  

Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum with potential £4,750 car allowance depending on eligibility

Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k  

Starting date: September 2026  

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.  

 What you will be responsible for?  

As a Graduate Engineer, you'll be an essential part of our engineering team, assisting the team on Instrumentation, Control & Automation engineering systems

What will your day-to-day duties include?

• Implement control strategies that optimize water treatment processes and ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, clients, and suppliers to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, schematics, risk assessments, and operation manuals
• Ensure compliance with relevant water sector regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines
• Review of ICA related installation and commissioning works on site, ensuring compliance with quality and asset standards

  What are the benefits for you?  

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.  

• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.  

• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.  

• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.  

What are we looking for?  

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2026, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Engineering

• A related Degree in Engineering
• You're excited about starting a career in construction engineering
• You're organized, with great time management skills
• You enjoy solving problems and have strong analytical abilities. 
• Hold a full UK drivers' licence.

 Diversity and inclusion  

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.   

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.  

Recruitment timeline  

October 2025: Initial applications  

November 2025: Application reviews  

January 2026 onwards: In-person assessment centres