Graduate Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £32,000

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Bedford is recruiting a Graduate Civil Engineer to join an established infrastructure and drainage team. This role offers hands-on project exposure, mentoring from experienced engineers and a clear development path for a graduate.

You will assist with the design of infrastructure and drainage systems, prepare technical drawings and calculations, and support drainage strategies across development schemes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng).
• Degree result 2:1 or above.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design of infrastructure and drainage systems for development projects.
• Prepare technical drawings, calculations and design documentation.
• Support surface water drainage strategies and infrastructure layouts.
• Collaborate with engineers and professionals to deliver high-quality design solutions.
• Develop knowledge of design software and industry standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Civils 3D

Microdrainage/Infodrainage

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer – Infrastructure & Drainage

Location: Bedford
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

Are you a motivated graduate civil engineer looking to kick-start your career in infrastructure and drainage design? An established engineering consultancy based in Bedford is looking to recruit a talented graduate civil engineer to join its growing team and contribute to a range of exciting infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate civil engineer with a strong academic background and a genuine passion for infrastructure design to develop their technical skills, gain hands-on experience and build a long-term career within a supportive consultancy environment.

The Role

As a graduate civil engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of infrastructure and drainage projects, supporting the design and delivery of schemes from initial concept through to detailed design.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the design of infrastructure and drainage systems for a range of development projects.


• Preparing technical drawings, calculations and design documentation.


• Supporting surface water drainage strategies and infrastructure layouts.


• Working collaboratively with engineers and other professionals to deliver high-quality design solutions.


• Developing your technical knowledge and gaining experience with relevant design software and industry standards.

Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:

• A BEng or MEng degree in Civil Engineering, achieving a 2:1 or above.


• A keen interest in infrastructure design, particularly drainage and development-related engineering.


• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.


• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop within a consultancy environment.


• Any experience using CAD, Civils 3D or Microdrainage/Infodrainage would be beneficial

Any previous design experience, including relevant placement experience, internships or familiarity with civil engineering design software, would be a distinct advantage but is not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• A competitive salary of up to £32,000, depending on experience.


• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of infrastructure and drainage projects.


• Support and mentoring from experienced engineers.


• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.


• The chance to establish your career within a growing engineering consultancy in Bedford.

If you are an ambitious graduate civil engineer with a 2:1 or above in Civil Engineering and a genuine enthusiasm for infrastructure and drainage design, this could be the ideal opportunity to take the next step in your career.