Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, CGL is a place where your skills can thrive, your ideas matter, and your future can take shape.
A Supportive & Inspiring Culture for Every Way of Learning
Life at CGL is fast-moving, engaging, and full of opportunities to grow. Our teams work collaboratively, sharing knowledge across disciplines and learning from one another on real-world projects. You’ll join an environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and technical excellence — but also knows how to celebrate success and have fun along the way.
We foster a culture built on:
- Teamwork & mentorship — experienced colleagues guiding and supporting you.
- Continuous learning — access to specialist training and development opportunities.
- Flexibility & work-life balance — helping you thrive both professionally and personally.
- A welcoming, inclusive environment — where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.
Diversity & Inclusion
At CGL, we know that diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone’s voice is valued. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported to succeed. We are also proud of approximately 40% of CGL’s staff being female, compared with the UK average of around 10% for the construction and engineering sectors.
Part of the Phenna Group Infrastructure Division
CGL is proud to be part of the Phenna Group Infrastructure Division, giving us the strength of a larger network while maintaining the close-knit, collaborative culture we’re known for. This means more opportunities for cross-sector learning, career growth, and access to exciting national and international projects.
Training & Career Development
We’re committed to helping you build a fulfilling, long-term career. From your first day, you’ll have access to:
- Structured professional development plans tailored to your goals
- Chartership funding with bodies like the ICE, IOM3, and GeolSoc
- Specialist technical training in geotechnical, environmental, and infrastructure engineering
- Mentoring programmes to guide you as you progress
We believe in investing in our people. Whether you’re an undergraduate looking for your first experience, a graduate building your professional foundations, or an experienced engineer seeking to advance into leadership.
Challenge Yourself
Our teams work on a wide range of impactful and challenging projects, including:
- Major transportation and rail infrastructure upgrades
- Energy and utilities projects driving sustainability and innovation
- Brownfield regeneration and environmental remediation
- Geotechnical risk assessment for iconic structures and developments
With offices across the UK & Ireland, including London, Havant, Tiverton, Harrogate, Billericay and Dublin, you’ll have opportunities to collaborate with experts nationwide while working on projects that shape communities and protect the environment
Kick-Start Your Career with CGL
We’re passionate about supporting the next generation of engineers, geologists, and environmental specialists. Our undergraduate placements and graduate programmes provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to work on real projects from day one.
For graduates, we offer structured development to help you achieve professional chartership and build a rewarding career with clear progression pathways.
Join Us & Shape the Future
At CGL, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have a career where you can grow, make a difference, and be part of a vibrant, supportive community.
Explore our current vacancies and take your next step with CGL today.
