Graduate Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Witney; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join its infrastructure and drainage team in Oxfordshire. The role focuses on developing skills across infrastructure, highways and drainage design, with exposure to residential and commercial developments.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, producing civil designs, drainage layouts and technical drawings, while building a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and project delivery.

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering with interest in infrastructure and drainage.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally in a consultancy.
• Good understanding of civil engineering principles and communication.

Responsibilities

• Produce civil engineering and drainage designs for development projects.
• Support surface water and foul drainage design.</li>
• Prepare technical drawings and design information.
• Assist with infrastructure and highway layouts.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients and other consultants.
• Develop technical knowledge through project experience.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer – Infrastructure & Drainage

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

A well-established engineering consultancy in Oxfordshire is looking to appoint a Graduate Civil Engineer to join its growing infrastructure and drainage team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer with a strong BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering and a genuine interest in infrastructure, highways and drainage design. You will have the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of residential and commercial developments, gaining hands‑on experience across the full design process.

The Role

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will support the design and delivery of infrastructure and drainage solutions for a range of residential and commercial projects. Working alongside experienced engineers, your responsibilities will include:

• Producing civil engineering and drainage designs for development projects
• Supporting surface water and foul drainage design
• Preparing technical drawings and design information
• Assisting with infrastructure and highway layouts
• Working with project teams, clients and other consultants
• Developing your technical knowledge and design skills through project experience

About You

We are looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer who is enthusiastic about developing a career within civil engineering consultancy and has a particular interest in infrastructure and drainage.

You should have:

• A strong BEng or MEng degree in Civil Engineering
• A genuine interest in infrastructure and drainage design
• Good understanding of fundamental civil engineering principles
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Knowledge of InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage would be advantageous
• Experience with Civil 3D would be beneficial, although not essential

For the right Graduate Civil Engineer, this role offers the opportunity to build a strong technical foundation while working on interesting residential and commercial schemes within a supportive consultancy environment.

If you are a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer looking to start your career in infrastructure and drainage design, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the profession.