Assistant Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary 32k-38k

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Private health care

Bonus schemes

Great training opportunities

Flexible working environment

Payment of professional membership

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Cambridge is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to support highways, drainage and infrastructure design. You will work with experienced engineers, gaining hands-on exposure and developing technical skills for long-term career growth.

The role offers opportunities across diverse projects with a collaborative team, training and progression, and a supportive working environment in a fast-growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• HND, BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year in a civil engineering consultancy.
• Experience in drainage, highways and infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of SuDS guidance and highway design requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D or equivalent.
• Experience liaising with developers, architects and local authorities.
• Desire to work towards ICE professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of highways, drainage and infrastructure schemes.
• Develop design, project coordination and client liaison skills.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Highways design

Drainage design

Project coordination

Client liaison

Education

HND, BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering

Job description

Assistant Civil Engineer

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £32,00-£38,000 DOE

Join a fast-growing, award-winning civil engineering and transport planning consultancy delivering innovative solutions across the UK. With continued growth and an exciting portfolio of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Civil Engineer to develop their technical expertise, gain project exposure and progress their career within a supportive, collaborative team.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary of £32,00-£38,000 DOE
• Generous annual leave
• Other benefits such as pension schemes, private health care, bonus schemes
• Great training opportunities and career progression
• Flexible working environment valuing a work life balance
• Payment of professional membership

The Role of an Assistant Civil Engineer:

As an Assistant Civil Engineer, you will support the design and delivery of highways, drainage, and infrastructure schemes, working alongside experienced engineers and industry professionals. This Assistant Civil Engineer position offers hands‑on experience across diverse development projects, with opportunities to develop your design, project coordination and client liaison skills. You will contribute to high-quality engineering solutions while building the foundations for long-term career progression.

Requirements for the Assistant Civil Engineer:

• HND, BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role within a civil engineering consultancy.
• Experience in drainage, highways, and infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, including SuDS guidance and highway design requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, or equivalent design software.
• Experience liaising with developers, architects, and local authorities.
• Desire to work towards ICE professional accreditation.