Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

profit share bonuses

pension

life assurance

healthcare after qualifying service

CPD support

flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineer in Bedford to join a growing consultancy. You will work on development infrastructure, supporting planning submissions, detailed design, and technical approvals while staying hands-on with design.

The role offers hybrid working, development exposure, mentoring from senior engineers, and opportunities for progression with a salary of £40,000-£48,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of UK drainage, highways and flood risk standards
• Proficiency with Flow, MicroDrainage, PDS, AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Experience delivering S38, S278 and S104 submissions

Responsibilities

• Deliver drainage, highways and earthworks designs using Flow or MicroDrainage and PDS or similar software
• Produce drawings and design documents using AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Prepare planning submission packs for outline, detailed and full applications
• Deliver S38, S278 and S104 technical submissions through to approval
• Support groundworks packages for tender and construction
• Liaise with clients, design teams and local authority officers
• Assist with managing small project teams and coordinating technicians

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Flow/MicroDrainage

PDS

UK drainage standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Flow

MicroDrainage

PDS

Job description

Civil Engineer

Location: Bedford

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 plus benefits

I am recruiting for a Civil Engineer to join a growing consultancy in Bedford as they expand their civil engineering team. This is a strong opportunity for a Civil Engineer looking to build technical capability, gain wider project exposure and take on more responsibility within a supportive environment.

This Civil Engineer role focuses on development infrastructure projects ranging from small private schemes through to major national developments. As a Civil Engineer, you will support planning submissions, detailed design packages and technical approvals, working closely with clients, consultants and local authorities. You will stay hands-on with design while benefiting from clear support and mentoring from senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver drainage, highways and earthworks designs using Flow or MicroDrainage and PDS or similar software
• Produce drawings and design documents using AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Prepare planning submission packs for outline, detailed and full applications
• Deliver S38, S278 and S104 technical submissions through to approval
• Support groundworks packages for tender and construction
• Liaise with clients, design teams and local authority officers
• Assist with managing small project teams and coordinating technicians

About You

• Degree qualified Civil Engineer or equivalent practical experience
• Strong understanding of UK drainage, highways and flood risk standards
• Confident using Flow or MicroDrainage, PDS, AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Experience delivering S38, S278 and S104 submissions
• Clear communicator with a proactive and organised approach

Why Apply

This Civil Engineer position offers project variety, hybrid working and long term progression. The salary on offer is £40,000 - £48,000 plus benefits, including profit share bonuses, pension, life assurance, healthcare after qualifying service, CPD support and flexible working.

• profit share bonuses
• pension
• life assurance
• healthcare after qualifying service
• CPD support
• flexible working

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.