Graduate Civil Engineer - Water

Penguin Recruitment; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join a consultancy in Glasgow focused on the water sector. This role offers exceptional support in design and project delivery with strong long-term career prospects as investment accelerates in national infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong interest in sustainable infrastructure, and good communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in the water sector and sustainable infrastructure.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to network upgrades and storm overflow reduction.
• Work closely with experienced engineers.

Skills

Good communication and problem-solving skills

Strong interest in the water sector

Keen to learn and develop professionally

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD or design software

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer - Water

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

If you want to build a career in the part of civil engineering where the biggest investment will be made, the water sector is the place to be. With AMP8 alone delivering around £96 billion of funding between 2025 and 2030, followed by an anticipated £110 billion in AMP9 from 2030 to 2035 and a projected £130 billion in AMP10 from 2035 to 2040, demand for skilled engineers will be huge and resources will be scarce. Joining now means positioning yourself at the heart of the next wave of national infrastructure investment.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join a growing water industry consultancy in Glasgow. Known for strong relationships with water companies, contractors and industry‑leading organisations, they are planning major expansion to support increased programme delivery.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will support the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects, contributing to network upgrades, storm overflow reduction, resilience improvements and digital transformation. You will gain hands‑on experience in design, modelling and project support, working closely with experienced engineers who will help you progress quickly.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong interest in the water sector and sustainable infrastructure
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or design software is desirable
• Keen to learn and develop professionally

This is one of the best opportunities for graduates entering the sector, offering exceptional long‑term prospects as investment accelerates.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.