Graduate Civil Engineer 2+ Years' Experience

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Xmas

Flexi hours 37.5h week

Career progression

Healthcare

5% pension

ICE accreditation support

Training & development

Diverse projects

Supportive environment

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer with 2+ years of experience to join its Cambridge team. You will deliver drainage and highway design schemes and progress from concept through to project delivery.

You will liaise with developers, architects and local authorities, use AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and enjoy ongoing training and opportunities for career progression in a supportive consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• HND/BEng/MEng/MSc in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Civil Engineering role.
• Experience in a Civil Engineering consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver drainage systems per Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations and SuDS Manual.
• Produce highway designs including Section 278/Section 38 schemes.
• Manage projects from concept to detailed design and delivery.
• Prepare technical drawings, reports, specs and supporting docs.
• Liaise with developers, architects, authorities and contractors.
• Utilise AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other design software.
• Review and check work by junior engineers.
• Mentor junior team members and support fee proposals and resourcing.
• Attend client meetings and maintain relationships.
• Support growth and development of the civil team.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

HND/BEng/MEng/MSc Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer 2+ Years' Experience

Location: Cambridge

Salary: DOE

Our client, a growing and well-established Civil Engineering and Transport Planning consultancy, is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join their expanding team. The consultancy provides innovative engineering solutions across a range of development projects throughout the UK, working closely with developers, architects and local authorities. The successful Civil Engineer will be responsible for delivering drainage and highway design schemes, managing projects from initial concept through to completion and supporting junior engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to take on greater responsibility and progress their career within a supportive consultancy environment.

Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits

Salary (DOE)

• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday + Christmas
• Flexi hours 37.5 hour week (core hors 10-4)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Healthcare
• 5% pension contribution
• Support towards ICE accreditation and chartership
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Exposure to a diverse range of civil engineering projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Civil Engineer Job Overview

• Design and deliver drainage systems in accordance with Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations and the SuDS Manual
• Produce highway designs, including Section 278 and Section 38 schemes, in accordance with relevant design standards
• Manage civil engineering projects from initial concept through to detailed design and delivery
• Prepare technical drawings, engineering reports, specifications and supporting documentation
• Liaise with developers, architects, local authorities, contractors and other stakeholders
• Utilise AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other relevant design software
• Review and check technical work produced by junior engineers and technicians
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team
• Assist with fee proposals, project submissions and resource planning
• Attend client meetings and contribute towards maintaining strong client relationships
• Support the continued growth and development of the civil engineering team

Civil Engineer Job Requirements

• HND, BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a similar Civil Engineering position
• Previous experience working within a Civil Engineering consultancy
• Strong technical understanding of drainage and highway design
• Experience designing Section 278 and Section 38 highway schemes
• Knowledge of SuDS, drainage design standards and relevant highway regulations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D or equivalent design software
• Experience working on residential or commercial development projects
• Ability to manage projects and coordinate with clients and external stakeholders
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Working towards ICE professional accreditation or keen to progress towards chartership