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Now you have passed your degree, explore opportunities for young graduates in Cardiff.

Accounts Junior ACA (Graduate Scheme) - Cardiff- September 2026 - Cardiff

Are you an ambitious graduate or final-year student ready for a career in accounting and finance? At MHA, we offer more than a job — a transformative journey where your skills grow and your aspirations are supported.

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Audit Junior ACA (Graduate Scheme) - Cardiff - September 2026

Are you an ambitious graduate ready to begin your career in audit and finance, or preparing for life after university? At MHA, we offer more than a job — we provide a transformative journey where your skills grow and your ambitions are supported.

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Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Put your Mechanical Engineering degree to good use in a hands-on role. Whether newly graduated or experienced, you’ll work alongside skilled Engineers and quickly learn the job, gaining exposure to major industrial equipment from cranes to furnaces in a real engineering environment.

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Graduate Process Safety Engineer

Do you want to put your degree to good use? Working alongside our experienced Health and Safety team, you’ll be learning to provide competent and professional Process Safety guidance to our 7 Steel UK teams.

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Graduate Construction Project Manager (2026 start)

The Graduate Project Manager supports the team in driving projects forward and ensuring clients receive the assets they need. The role spans all project stages, acting as a key link between clients, design teams, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout development and delivery.

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Graduate Traffic Engineer

Graduates are paired with experienced engineers who mentor them while they work on live projects. Training is provided in engineering tools like AutoCAD/Civils3D and, where needed, traffic modelling software such as LINSIG, TRANSYT, and VISSIM to build full design skills.

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Graduate Building Surveyor

You’ll be involved in every project stage—from design to construction—working with high-profile clients and multi-disciplinary teams. Gain hands-on experience, real responsibility, and support to develop your skills while working both independently and collaboratively.

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Graduate Civil Engineer - Dams and Hydropower

Kickstart your career in hydropower and dams with Stantec, a leader since 1920. We’re seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Water & Renewable Energy team in Cardiff for the 2026 Graduate Programme, contributing to innovative projects.

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Graduate Electrical Engineer - Buildings

We’re seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our award-winning Mechanical & Electrical team in Cardiff for the 2026 Graduate Programme, contributing to sustainable projects that benefit communities, society, and the planet.

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Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

We’re seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our award-winning Mechanical & Electrical team in Cardiff for the 2026 Graduate Programme, contributing to sustainable projects that positively impact communities, society, and the planet.

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Graduate Structural Engineer - Buildings

Kickstart your Structural Engineering career with an established consultancy. We seek graduates passionate about the built environment, eager to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team focused on sustainability, technical excellence, and shaping construction projects in the UK and abroad.

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Graduate Environmental Water Quality Consultant - Water

You will join a large UK-wide Environmental Water Quality team, contributing to high-quality projects and applying your knowledge and initiative to real-world environmental challenges. You will work on a variety of projects, providing high quality solutions to challenges faced in the water sectors.

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Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller

Working with senior wastewater modellers, you’ll support hydraulic modelling, optioneering, and feasibility projects. Tasks include urban drainage, resilience studies, surge analysis, and water quality modelling, contributing to innovative solutions for complex water infrastructure challenges.

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Graduate Water Networks Modeller - Water

Stantec is seeking a Graduate Water Networks Modeller in Cardiff for the 2026 Graduate Programme. Join a global leader in water infrastructure, delivering innovative solutions on projects that provide clean, safe water and benefit communities.

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Graduate Geo-Environmental / Geo-Technical Consultant

Join our geo team at Stantec, working on diverse renewable, defence, commercial, and residential projects. Gain a balance of on-site and consultancy tasks, providing site investigation expertise, data interpretation, reports, and construction phase support across disciplines.

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Graduate Electrical Engineer - Water

Stantec offers a supportive, inclusive environment to develop engineering skills, gain professional accreditation, and progress in our graduate programme. Work on sustainable water and wastewater projects, gaining industry exposure and making a positive environmental impact.

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Graduate Management Trainee - Site Management

Our programme provides a strong foundation with placements in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, and Design Management, helping you develop a broad understanding of the construction industry beyond your chosen specialism in Site Management.

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Finalrentals Graduate Program Sales and Marketing

Finalrentals is the fastest growing car rental start up in Wales.As part of our ongoing development, we have a role for a Sales and Marketing Exec to join our team. We are looking for a friendly and energetic professional with a background in the car rental and/or the technology industry.

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Graduate software engineer

For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate.

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Assistant Building Surveyor (Graduate)

We're hiring a Graduate Building Surveyor to deliver core surveying services across diverse properties, with full support to achieve APC RICS Chartership.

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Upcoming course available through MOL Education

BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music Industry Skills

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Graduate Building Surveyors - Cardiff

We have graduate opportunities in building surveying in our Cardiff team. You’ll support project leaders, deliver high-quality service, achieve client success, share knowledge, and contribute to our culture of innovation and strong reputation.

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Government Social Research (GSR) Research Officer Graduate Scheme

Build a meaningful career as a government social researcher with our Research Officer Graduate Scheme. Apply now to make a real impact on UK society.

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Retail Management Placement 2025

A year in industry is a great way to see how a company works. But our Retail Management Placement Programme provides so much more. Over the year, you’ll experience real responsibility.

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Graduate Building Physics Engineer

Are you passionate about sustainable building design? Join our leading sustainability and engineering consultancy! We're seeking motivated STEM graduates or experienced IES computer modellers to develop 3D building models, analyze data, and meet sustainability targets.

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Graduate Support Engineer- Aforza

Aforza seeks a Graduate Support Engineer to join our Technical Support team. You will help customers resolve issues with our cloud-based solutions using your knowledge of Aforza’s application and your expert Salesforce coding skills.

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Graduate Area Manager Programme.

You’ve probably heard a lot about the Aldi Area Manager programme by now - and if you’ve not then you’ve come to the right place. We want our graduates to bring the best version of themselves and in return we’ll reward them with a fantastic package.

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Computer Science and Informatics

A research-led school with a reputation for excellent teaching and our dynamic portfolio of contemporary degrees are taught by experts in their field.

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Staffroom Graduate Programme

Have the opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor, or both in nursery, primary, and secondary schools across Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, and The Vale.

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Grant Thornton Graduate Programme

Whether you join us in Audit, Tax or Advisory, our three-year programme will take you from graduate to professionally qualified, opening up a world of opportunity for you.

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STEM Graduate Programmes & Internships

GRADCRAKER! Where the STEM jobs are. Explore the sectors in the Gradcracker!

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PWC Graduate roles

Now is an exciting time to join us as our business is evolving. Technology, automation and artificial intelligence are disrupting how we work and help us achieve our purpose.

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Start Up Entrepreneurship Course In Business and Technology

The Alacrity entrepreneurship course combines graduate entrepreneurs with world-class mentors to create the next generation of technology companies.

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MI5 Graduate Development Programmes

A career at MI5 is like no other. Not only is it rewarding and unique but the variety here is like nowhere else. Talented individuals from a range of backgrounds join our graduate development programmes.

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Civil Service Fast Stream

There are 15 different schemes on the Fast Stream, each with high-quality, structured learning and a career path within a government profession.

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Venture Graduate Opportunities

The Venture Graduate Scheme aims to enhance productivity, innovation and economic growth by linking talented graduates with ambitious businesses in the Cardiff Capital Region. Many opportunities available.

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Apprentice, Trainee & Graduate Opportunities

Cardiff Council is the largest Council in Wales. We are committed to increasing opportunities for young people to join our workforce including creating apprentice, trainee and graduate entry routes. Are you interested in public service and in helping us support local communities? Look no further.

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Army Graduate Opportunity

Join as a full time Officer. At the heart of everything we do are our Officers. Making split-second decisions in critical situations, often in demanding conditions. There are a number of different roles in the Army and each one plays a vital part in our success, at home and overseas.

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Hydrocks Graduate Vacancies

Hydrocks September 2024 Graduate Vacancies are now LIVE! For the first time, Hydrock are releasing our Graduate vacancies 11 months in advance to allow final year students to secure a Graduate role early! We have several Graduate vacancies in a range of divisions, for September 2024 starts.

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Welsh Waters Graduate Programme

Graduate programme now open! Have you applied yet? We’re looking for graduates or those in their final year of studying a STEM degree. As a graduate with us, you can develop new skills, empower change, accelerate your career. Interested? Get your application started today

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Data Science Graduate Programme

Here at Admiral, Data & Analytics are at the heart of everything we do. They are how we achieve our goals of helping more people to look after their future and evolve our business into one that is even more agile and technology driven.

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