Assistant Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Clydebank; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing water sector consultancy in Clydebank is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to support water infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for those with 2-3 years of civil or water-related design experience. You'll receive structured development, professional mentoring, and hybrid working opportunities as you build your career in this booming sector.

Benefits

Structured progression

Professional development

Mentoring

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Two to three years of experience in civil or water related design.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Interest in developing a career within the water sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects.
• Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documents.
• Assist with hydraulic modelling and pipe network layouts.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and outline design.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal design teams.
• Support site visits and project coordination activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Drainage design tools

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Assistant Civil Engineer

Location: Clydebank
Salary: Competitive plus benefits

If you are a Civil Engineer with 2-3 years of experience and want to build your career in the part of the industry where demand is booming, this is an exceptional opportunity. A growing water sector consultancy in Clydebank is expanding rapidly and is looking for an ambitious Assistant Civil Engineer to join their team and develop into a future technical leader.

You will work on a wide range of clean water and wastewater projects, supporting major infrastructure upgrades, resilience improvements and environmental enhancement schemes across Scotland. With strong relationships with water companies, contractors and industry partners, this consultancy offers exposure to high profile work and structured development from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects.
• Prepare drawings, calculations and technical documents.
• Assist with hydraulic modelling and pipe network layouts.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and outline design.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and internal design teams.
• Support site visits and project coordination activities.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Two to three years of experience in civil or water related design.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and drainage design tools.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Interest in developing a career within the water sector.

Why Apply?
You will join a supportive consultancy offering hybrid working, structured progression, professional development, mentoring and the chance to grow with a business investing heavily in its future.