Graduate Civil Engineer

PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Pension

Healthcare

Training support

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to begin a career in consultancy, developing skills across highways, drainage and infrastructure projects supporting residential, commercial and industrial developments.

You will work with experienced engineers on development infrastructure design, from initial planning through to detailed design and delivery, gaining practical experience and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering completed or due.
• Interest in highways and drainage infrastructure.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn within a consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with highway and drainage design for development projects.
• Support preparation of drawings, calculations, specs and reports.
• Learn highway improvements and Section 38/278 works.
• Assist with drainage strategies and SuDS planning.
• Collaborate with engineers, clients and architects to deliver projects.
• Develop technical knowledge and understanding of standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer

Huddersfield
£28,000 - £30,000

Are you a recent Civil Engineering graduate looking to start your career in consultancy? This is an opportunity to develop your technical skills while working on highways, drainage and infrastructure projects supporting residential, commercial and industrial developments.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining practical experience in development infrastructure design and learning how projects progress from initial planning through to detailed design and delivery.

The Role

• Assist with the design of highway and drainage infrastructure for development projects.
• Support the preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Gain exposure to highway improvements, site access arrangements and Section 38 and Section 278 works.
• Assist with drainage strategies, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and infrastructure planning.
• Work with senior engineers, clients, architects and other professionals to help deliver projects.
• Develop your technical knowledge, design skills and understanding of relevant engineering standards.
• Build your experience across residential, commercial and industrial development schemes.

About You

• A degree in Civil Engineering, either recently completed or due to be completed.
• A genuine interest in civil engineering design, highways and drainage infrastructure.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn, take on new challenges and develop within a consultancy environment.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or similar software would be useful, but is not essential if you are keen to learn.
• The ability to travel to project sites when required.

The Benefits

The package includes a salary of £28,000 - £30,000, flexible benefits, contributory pension, personal healthcare, life insurance, training and support with professional fees, plus 33 days' annual leave including public holidays. Further benefits may vary by office.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.