Graduate Civil Engineer – Hybrid, Mentoring & CPD Path

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension

Mentoring and CPD

Clear career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Chelmsford is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to begin a structured career path with mentoring toward chartership. You’ll assist in delivering civil projects across roads, drainage and water infrastructure while gaining hands-on experience with design tools and site visits.

We welcome recent graduates or those with up to two years’ experience, offering hybrid working, professional development, and clear progression pathways within a supportive consultancy.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate or up to two years’ experience.
• Good numeracy, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; exposure to design software beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and delivery of civil engineering projects, including roads, bridges, drainage and water supply infrastructure.
• Contribute to projects across residential, commercial, retail, data centre and anaerobic digestion developments.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, technical reports and specifications.
• Develop your skills using design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PDS and Causeway Flow.
• Attend site visits and surveys alongside experienced engineers.
• Work collaboratively with planners, architects and other engineering professionals.
• Build your technical knowledge through mentoring, training and continuing professional development, with support towards chartership.

Skills

Good numeracy

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Clear written and verbal communication

Collaborative approach

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

PDS

Causeway Flow

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Chelmsford is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to begin a structured career path with mentoring toward chartership. You’ll assist in delivering civil projects across roads, drainage and water infrastructure while gaining hands-on experience with design tools and site visits.

We welcome recent graduates or those with up to two years’ experience, offering hybrid working, professional development, and clear progression pathways within a supportive consultancy.