Graduate Civil Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an ambitious Graduate Civil Engineer to join their growing development engineering team in Manchester. This position offers excellent exposure to various civil design projects, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development, making it ideal for recent graduates or those with limited experience in civil engineering.

Benefits

21 holidays + 10 bank holidays

Flexible working options

Free parking

Training and professional development opportunities

Positive work-life balance

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years' experience in civil engineering, ideally within consultancy.
• Ambition to work toward professional chartered status (e.g., ICE).
• Understanding of SuDS principles and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily running of civil engineering projects.
• Support preparation of technical submissions and respond to queries.
• Develop detailed civil design work including drainage and highway.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

AutoCAD proficiency

3D highway design knowledge

Drainage design understanding

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

Job description

Our client based just outside Bolton in Greater Manchester a well -established multi-disciplinary consultancy who are a small office of 8 friendly people, but part of a company with over 60 staff across 3 offices. They are seeking an ambitious Graduate Civil Engineer to join their thriving development engineering team in Manchester. The role predominantly supports clients in the housing development sector, offering excellent exposure to a range of civil design projects.

This is an ideal opportunity for recent graduates or those with up to 2 years' experience looking to develop their career towards chartered status in a supportive and flexible work environment.

Graduate Civil Engineer Job Overview

• Assist in the day-to-day running of civil engineering projects within the development sector.
• Collaborate closely with team members, clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and progression of technical submissions, including Section 38, 278, and 104 Agreements.
• Respond confidently to technical queries from clients and contractors.
• Develop detailed civil design work including drainage and highway elements.
• Contribute to sustainable drainage (SuDS) design and implementation in line with current standards.
• Maintain attention to detail and support project delivery to deadlines.

Graduate Civil Engineer Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Up to 2 years' experience in a civil engineering role, ideally within consultancy or housing development.
• Ambition to work towards professional chartered status (e.g., ICE).
• Proficiency or awareness of AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of 3D highway design software (preferably PDS) and drainage design software (e.g., Causeway Flow) is desirable.
• Understanding of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) principles and standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with clients and authorities.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to professional development.

Graduate Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary with good scope for advancement
• Holiday 21 + 10 bank holidays.
• Flexible working -options around home/office working after probation
• Free Parking
• Positive work-life balance with a strong team ethic
• Training and Professional Development opportunities encourage all staff to continue learning and building knowledge through external training / CPD.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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