Assistant Civil Engineer in Clydebank)

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

Job summary

A growing water sector consultancy in Clydebank is seeking an ambitious Assistant Civil Engineer to support the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects. You will receive structured development and mentoring, with opportunities to grow within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates have a degree in Civil Engineering and 2-3 years of related experience in civil or water design.

Benefits

Structured progression

Professional development

Mentoring

Qualifications

• Two to three years of experience in civil or water related design.
• 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

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Drainage design tools

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.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.