Graduate Civil Engineer 2+ Years' Experience

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension 5%

Career progression

ICE accreditation support

Training & development

Flexible hours 37.5h week (core 10-4)

Holiday: 24 days + BH + Birthday + Cht

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Cambridge is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer with at least 2 years of experience to join a growing civil engineering and transport planning consultancy.

You will deliver drainage and highway design schemes, manage projects from concept to completion, and mentor junior engineers while liaising with developers, authorities and clients. The role offers flexible hours, progression opportunities and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• HND, BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar Civil Engineering position.
• Experience in a Civil Engineering consultancy.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver drainage systems in line with standards.
• Produce highway designs including S278 and S38 schemes.
• Manage civil projects from concept through delivery.
• Prepare drawings, reports, specifications and docs.
• Liaise with developers, authorities and stakeholders.
• Utilise AutoCAD, Civil 3D and related software.
• Review work of juniors and provide guidance.
• Support fee proposals, submissions and scheduling.
• Attend client meetings and maintain relations.
• Contribute to team growth and development.

Skills

Drainage design

Highway design

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Client liaison

Communication

Education

HND/BEng/MEng/MSc in 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