Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a Civil Engineer with around two years of experience to join a growing consultancy delivering civil, environmental and project management services.

You will work on general arrangement drawings and design packages for highways and drainage, support planning submissions, and develop your design, reporting and site inspection skills with senior support.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a graduate Civil Engineer.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical drawings and design details for civil engineering projects.
• Support the design process using relevant British Standards and industry guidance.
• Assist with surveys, site inspections and coordination of technical information.
• Work with CAD technicians and engineers to deliver clear, accurate drawings.
• Maintain document registers and ensure information is managed correctly.
• Build strong internal and external relationships through good communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Delivery focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineer

Milton Keynes

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

A great opportunity has arisen for a Civil Engineer to join a growing consultancy in Milton Keynes that delivers civil engineering, environmental and project management services across a wide range of development sectors. This is an ideal role for an engineer with around two years of experience who is looking to develop their design, reporting and project delivery skills within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

As a Civil Engineer, you will work closely with senior colleagues on the preparation of general arrangement drawings, technical details and design packages for highways, drainage and wider civil engineering schemes. You will support the preparation of documents for planning submissions, contribute to on site inspections and help maintain high quality project records in line with internal QA procedures. The role offers excellent exposure across design, surveys, inspections and collaborative project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare technical drawings and design details for civil engineering projects.
• Support the design process using relevant British Standards and industry guidance.
• Assist with surveys, site inspections and coordination of technical information.
• Work with CAD technicians and engineers to deliver clear, accurate drawings.
• Maintain document registers and ensure all information is managed correctly.
• Build strong internal and external relationships through good communication.
• Develop your engineering judgement and reporting skills with senior support.

About You

• Minimum two years' experience as a graduate Civil Engineer.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Basic experience with AutoCAD plus an interest in Civil 3D and drainage software.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.