Graduate Civil Engineer

PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD; Wigan; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our client in Wigan, focusing on infrastructure and drainage projects from concept to detailed design. This entry-level role offers exposure to diverse schemes and hands-on project experience.

You will work with seasoned engineers, build your technical and professional skills, and benefit from structured development opportunities with a view toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status in a supportive consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng preferred).
• Exposure to infrastructure, highways or drainage design through studies, placements or experience.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and development of infrastructure and drainage schemes.
• Support preparation of drawings, reports and calculations.
• Work with experienced engineers on a range of projects.
• Develop understanding of design standards, regulations and industry best practice.
• Take an active role in project delivery while building technical and professional capabilities.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Motivated learner

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer – Infrastructure & Drainage

Location: Wigan
Salary: Up to £32,000 (DOE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join a growing civil engineering consultancy based in Wigan, working on a varied portfolio of infrastructure and drainage projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Graduate Civil Engineer looking to develop their technical skills, gain hands-on project experience and build a long-term career within a supportive consultancy environment.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a range of exciting projects, contributing to the design and delivery of infrastructure and drainage solutions from initial concept through to detailed design and delivery.

The Role:

• Assist with the design and development of infrastructure and drainage schemes.
• Support the preparation of technical drawings, reports and calculations.
• Work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of projects.
• Develop your understanding of relevant design standards, regulations and industry best practice.
• Take an active role in project delivery while building your technical and professional capabilities.

About You:

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (BEng or MEng preferred).
• Ideally some exposure to infrastructure, highways or drainage design through studies, placements or previous experience.
• A keen interest in developing a career within civil engineering consultancy.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of up to £32,000, depending on experience.
• Exciting and varied infrastructure and drainage projects.
• A supportive team environment with experienced engineers to learn from.
• Structured opportunities for professional development.
• Support and guidance towards achieving Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow.

If you’re a Graduate Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an established consultancy where you can develop your skills, gain valuable experience and work towards professional accreditation.

For a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch.