Graduate Civil Engineer (September 2026)

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

ICE-approved training scheme

Quarterly profit-related bonus scheme

Supportive culture focusing on wellbeing

Opportunity to work on high-profile developments

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy in Exeter is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join its development team. This role offers varied, hands-on experience across technical disciplines, including highway and drainage design and infrastructure strategies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong communication skills, and a motivation to learn. Benefits include a training scheme, annual leave, and a quarterly bonus. This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in civil engineering with a company that values its employees.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or in final year, achieving or expecting a 2:1 or above.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Detailed highway and drainage design.
• 3D site modelling and plot engineering.
• Utilities and infrastructure strategies.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Enthusiastic and motivated

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (2:1 or above)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

An award-winning civil engineering consultancy based in Exeter is looking to recruit a Graduate Civil Engineer to join its growing development infrastructure team.

The consultancy has a strong reputation across the South West. The team is involved in some of the region’s most prestigious development projects, delivering specialist development planning and infrastructure services to the property industry.

About the Role

This is a varied, hands‑on role offering exposure across all technical disciplines within the business. You’ll work on multiple projects simultaneously and be mentored by experienced Chartered Civil Engineers, gaining invaluable experience from the very start of your career.

You’ll be involved in:

• Detailed highway and drainage design
• 3D site modelling and plot engineering
• Utilities and infrastructure strategies
• Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
• Foul and surface water drainage design
• Infrastructure design for planning, technical approval and construction

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or currently in final year), achieving or expecting a 2:1 or above
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learn
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Any experience with AutoCAD is beneficial, but not essential

Why Join?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• ICE‑approved training scheme with structured career progression
• Quarterly profit‑related bonus scheme for all staff
• Inclusive, supportive culture with a strong focus on wellbeing
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile developments across the South West

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to start their career in civil engineering consultancy with a business that genuinely invests in its people.