Graduate Civil Engineer

Pertemps; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned engineering consultancy in Bedford is seeking a recent Graduate Civil Engineer. In this role, you will focus on drainage and highways design for residential and non-residential projects, utilizing CAD software. Benefits include hybrid working, sponsorship opportunities for career growth, and a profit-share bonus scheme. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of UK Drainage & Flood Risk Regulations and experience with relevant software.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Sponsorship opportunities for career growth

Profit-share bonus scheme

Social events (away days, Christmas parties, sports events)

Life assurance

Healthcare

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in civil highways/roads and drainage design (residential sector preferred).
• Knowledge of Flood Risk Assessments & Drainage Strategy documents.

Responsibilities

• Design & Drafting (50% drainage, 50% highways).
• Using CAD to produce road and highway designs.
• Conducting Flood Risk Assessments.

Skills

Drainage and highways design

Knowledge of UK Drainage & Flood Risk Regulations

Experience in civil highways/roads design

Knowledge of Microdrainage/Flow software

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer


Location: Bedford
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (Depending on Experience)


Are you a recent Graduate Engineer with a strong interest in drainage and highways design? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join a leading, employee-owned engineering consultancy in Bedford.



About the Company


This well-respected, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join their growing civils team of 14. The team consists of engineers, transport planners, and technicians who work on a variety of projects across the UK. As an employee-owned business, they offer a supportive work environment where you can develop your skills and progress your career.



The Role


As a Graduate Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll be a key member of the civil engineering team, working on a diverse range of residential and non-residential projects. Your responsibilities will include:


Design & Drafting (50% drainage, 50% highways)
Using CAD (Microstation preferred, but not essential) to produce road and highway designs
Preparing technical design submissions (S38/S278/S104) for approval
Conducting Flood Risk Assessments and developing Surface Water & Foul Water Drainage Strategies for planning applications
Liaising with clients, consultants, and local authorities
Using Microdrainage/Flow software to model drainage networks
Reviewing and contributing to site masterplans to ensure compliance with drainage and flood risk regulations



Why Join?


This company offers more than just a competitive salary—here, you’ll benefit from:


Hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Sponsorship opportunities for career growth
Profit-share bonus scheme (employee-owned business model)
️ Working with renowned clients such as Taylor Wimpey
60+ years of expertise in the built environment sector
Social events (away days, Christmas parties, sports events)
Additional benefits (life assurance, healthcare, travel insurance, and more)



Who They’re Looking For


We’re seeking candidates who have:


️Experience or interest in civil highways/roads and drainage design (residential sector preferred)
️ Knowledge of UK Drainage & Flood Risk Regulations
️ Knowledge of Flood Risk Assessments & Drainage Strategy documents
️ Knowledge of either Microdrainage/Flow, Microstation/AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office