Assistant Civil Engineer

PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension

Private healthcare

Bonus schemes

Training and progression

Flexible working

ICE progression support

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer in Newmarket to join a specialist civil engineering and transport planning consultancy working on residential, commercial and infrastructure developments.

You will assist with design and development of highways, drainage and infrastructure from planning through delivery, collaborating with senior engineers and clients to ensure high-quality outcomes and progress in your career.

Qualifications

• HND, BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering.
• At least one year of relevant experience in a civil engineering consultancy.
• Understanding of drainage, highways, and infrastructure design.
• Familiarity with SuDS guidance and highway design standards.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and development of highways, drainage and infrastructure schemes from planning through delivery.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on technical designs and project coordination.
• Engage with clients, developers and local authorities as needed.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Client liaison

Education

HND in Civil Engineering

BEng in Civil Engineering

MEng in Civil Engineering

MSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Assistant Civil Engineer

Location: Newmarket

Salary: £32,000-£38,000 DOE

An exciting opportunity is available for an ambitious Assistant Civil Engineer to join a specialist civil engineering and transport planning consultancy working on a diverse range of residential, commercial and infrastructure developments. This is an ideal opportunity for an Assistant Civil Engineer to strengthen their technical skills, gain valuable project experience and progress professionally within an experienced and supportive team.

Benefits for the Assistant Civil Engineer

• Competitive salary of £32,000-£38,000


• Generous annual leave allowance.


• Pension, private healthcare, and potential bonus schemes.


• Ongoing training and clear career development opportunities.


• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.


• Support with professional memberships and ICE progression.

The Role

As an Assistant Civil Engineer, you will assist with the design and development of highways, drainage, and infrastructure schemes from initial planning through to delivery. Working closely with senior engineers and other professionals, you will contribute to technical designs, project coordination and client communication. The Assistant Civil Engineer will gain exposure to a variety of development-led projects while developing the skills needed to take on greater responsibility.

Requirements for the Assistant Civil Engineer

• HND, BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering.


• At least one year of relevant experience within a civil engineering consultancy.


• Understanding of drainage, highways, and infrastructure design.


• Familiarity with SuDS guidance and relevant highway design standards.


• Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, or similar software.


• Ability to liaise with clients, developers, and local authorities.


• Motivation to work towards ICE professional accreditation.


• A full UK driving licence


• The full right to work in the UK


• Live within a commutable distance to Newmarket

We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position