Graduate Civil Engineer: Flood Risk & Drainage

Penguin Recruitment; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Training & development

ICE/CIWEM support

Career progression

Friendly, close-knit team

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment are seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join a specialist Flood Risk & Drainage team in Lichfield. You will work on flood risk assessments, drainage design, SuDS and hydraulic modelling with a mix of office and site work.

The role offers structured training and a clear career path. Ideal graduates have a Civil Engineering degree, a genuine interest in water environments, good numeracy and communication skills, and are keen to gain hands-on site experience.

Qualifications

• Has a Civil Engineering degree or related discipline.
• Shows genuine interest in flood risk, drainage and the water environment.
• Enjoys solving engineering problems and developing practical solutions.
• Has a full UK driving licence or is working towards one.

Responsibilities

• Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies.
• Surface water and foul drainage design.
• Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Flood alleviation and drainage schemes.
• Hydrological and hydraulic calculations.
• Flood modelling and analysis.
• Site surveys and inspections.
• Developing and assessing engineering design options.
• Producing technical reports, drawings and project documentation.
• Supporting projects through to construction.
• Working with clients, local authorities, contractors and other stakeholders.

Skills

Numerical skills

Written communication skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS

Hydraulic modelling

Drainage design

Job description

Penguin Recruitment are seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join a specialist Flood Risk & Drainage team in Lichfield. You will work on flood risk assessments, drainage design, SuDS and hydraulic modelling with a mix of office and site work.

The role offers structured training and a clear career path. Ideal graduates have a Civil Engineering degree, a genuine interest in water environments, good numeracy and communication skills, and are keen to gain hands-on site experience.