Graduate Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil and structural engineering seeks a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their growing team in Northampton. This role focuses on designing drainage systems and supporting projects through planning stages, with opportunities for career development and flexible working conditions. A supportive environment with a variety of benefits is offered, including training and team-building events.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexitime and hybrid working options

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme

Income protection and contributory pension schemes

Support for training and professional memberships

Chartership mentoring through IStructE and ICE

In-house software training

Team-building events funded by the company

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering required.
• Working knowledge of civil engineering software is essential.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design various civil engineering projects including drainage systems.
• Manage deadlines and collaborate with a supportive team.
• Support developments through various planning stages.

Skills

Knowledge of SuDS

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Highways design

Liaising with planning departments

Working with local flood authorities

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Civil Engineer

Are you a civil engineer ready for a new challenge? Would you like to be part of a supportive, friendly team in a company that genuinely values and invests in your career development? Established in 1985, the company has built a strong reputation across the UK for delivering high-quality civil and structural engineering and surveying consultancy services.

With a focus on innovation and excellence, they work across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, and education.

About the Role

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you'll be involved in designing a variety of civil engineering projects. Your work will include below-ground foul and surface water drainage systems and supporting developments through various planning stages. You’ll take ownership of your workload, manage deadlines efficiently, and collaborate closely with other team members.We’re looking for someone with a degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering.

You should have a working knowledge of SuDS, MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage, and AutoCAD. Familiarity with highways design and liaising with planning departments and local flood authorities will also be important. A full UK driving licence and your own transport are required as you will be required to travel to different sites.What We OfferThis role and company offer a clear path for long-term career development within a growing business.

Flexible working and hybrid policies support a healthy work-life balance, and a generous benefits package including:

* 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 with service) plus bank holidays

* Flexitime and hybrid working options

* A tailored wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme

* Income protection and contributory pension schemes

* Full support for training, development, and professional memberships

* Chartership mentoring through IStructE and ICE

* In-house software training and long service awards

* Regular team-building events funded by the company