Graduate Civil Engineer

X4 Life Sciences; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Life Sciences is seeking a Graduate/Assistant Civil Engineer to join our Cambridge civil engineering team. The role focuses on civil infrastructure schemes, highways, drainage and development infrastructure, offering hands-on design work from feasibility to delivery.

You will work with senior engineers to develop AutoCAD drawings, assess site surveys, and learn UK standards through planning and construction stages in a supportive consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Graduate candidates will be considered.
• Experience using AutoCAD is important.
• Exposure to highways, drainage, infrastructure or residential development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and delivery of civil infrastructure schemes from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Produce and amend 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD.
• Assist with the design of highways, access roads, junctions and site infrastructure.
• Support the design of surface water and foul drainage systems, including SuDS.
• Assist with site levels, earthworks and external works design.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, technical reports and information for planning and technical approvals.
• Support applications and submissions including S38, S278 and S104.
• Review topographical surveys and existing site information and incorporate these into designs.
• Coordinate civil designs with architects, structural engineers, transport consultants, utilities and other project disciplines.
• Assist senior engineers with resolving technical issues and responding to client/authority comments.
• Develop understanding of UK design standards, regulations and technical requirements.
• Gain exposure to planning, detailed design and construction stages.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Cambridge
Type: Permanent
Level: Graduate / Assistant Civil Engineer

We are working with a leading engineering consultancy looking to add an Assistant Civil Engineer to their growing civil engineering team.

The role would suit a Graduate or Assistant-level engineer looking to develop their experience across civil engineering, highways, drainage and development infrastructure, working alongside experienced engineers on a variety of residential and commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and delivery of civil infrastructure schemes from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Produce and amend 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD.
• Assist with the design of highways, access roads, junctions and site infrastructure.
• Support the design of surface water and foul drainage systems, including SuDS.
• Assist with site levels, earthworks and external works design.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, technical reports and information for planning and technical approvals.
• Support applications and submissions including S38, S278 and S104.
• Review topographical surveys and existing site information and incorporate these into designs.
• Coordinate civil designs with architects, structural engineers, transport consultants, utilities and other project disciplines.
• Assist senior engineers with resolving technical issues and responding to client/authority comments.
• Develop your understanding of relevant UK design standards, regulations and technical requirements.
• Gain exposure to projects through planning, detailed design and construction stages.

About You

• Degree/HND/HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous consultancy, development or infrastructure experience would be beneficial, but Graduate candidates will be considered.
• Experience using AutoCAD is important.
• Exposure to highways, drainage, infrastructure or residential development would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Keen to develop technically and progress within a consultancy environment.

What the role offers

This is an opportunity to join an established engineering consultancy where you will gain hands-on design experience across highways, drainage and development infrastructure, with support from senior engineers and a clear opportunity to progress your technical career.