Assistant Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water industry consulting practice in London is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to support infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and around 2-3 years of consultancy experience. The role offers exposure to exciting projects in the water sector, alongside opportunities for professional development within a supportive consultancy environment.

Benefits

Rapid progression

Structured development

Flexible working

Professional support

Qualifications

• Around 2-3 years consultancy experience.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with civil design for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Produce drawings, calculations and technical reports.
• Support senior engineers with project delivery and client coordination.
• Liaise with contractors, stakeholders and external partners.
• Contribute to site assessments and design development.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interest in water sector development

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Assistant Civil Engineer

Location: London

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

If you want to build a career in the part of civil engineering where demand is soaring and skilled engineers are in short supply, this is the perfect opportunity. The water sector is expanding rapidly, driven by major investment in infrastructure renewal, resilience and environmental improvement, meaning there has never been a better time to establish yourself in this field.

A leading water industry consulting practice in London is looking for an Assistant Civil Engineer with around 2-3 years of experience to join their growing team. You will support the delivery of clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects, working closely with water companies, contractors and industry specialists. As an Assistant Civil Engineer, you will contribute to feasibility studies, civil layout design, pipeline routes, pumping station upgrades and supporting infrastructure. You will work across design and delivery stages, gaining valuable experience while developing your technical and project skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with civil design for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Produce drawings, calculations and technical reports.
• Support senior engineers with project delivery and client coordination.
• Liaise with contractors, stakeholders and external partners.
• Contribute to site assessments and design development.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Around 2-3 years consultancy experience.
• Interest in water sector development and infrastructure delivery.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD and relevant design software.

Why Apply?

You will join a supportive consultancy offering rapid progression, structured development, client exposure, flexible working, professional support and involvement in significant infrastructure improvements across the region.