Graduate Civil Engineer - Water

Penguin Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension

25 days holiday

Life insurance

Professional membership

Flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join its Gateshead team. You will support planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure while developing your technical skills.

You will work with experienced engineers across disciplines and gain exposure to drafting, calculations and design documentation, with Chartership support and structured development. Salary £28,000–£34,000 plus pension, bonus, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Interest in water, wastewater, utilities or infrastructure.
• Good understanding of core civil engineering principles.
• Familiarity with engineering design software or digital tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support civil design across water and wastewater projects.
• Assist with drawings, calculations, reports and design documentation.
• Work alongside civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineers.
• Develop understanding of water infrastructure and hydraulic principles.
• Apply CDM and health and safety requirements to project work.
• Develop experience with engineering design software and digital tools.
• Support project teams through design and delivery stages.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Water infrastructure interest

Engineering design software

Career development

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer

Location: Gateshead

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000

The Opportunity

A growing engineering consultancy is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join its Gateshead team. You will work alongside experienced engineers and other disciplines, supporting the planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure while developing your technical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support civil design across water and wastewater projects
• Assist with drawings, calculations, reports and design documentation
• Work alongside civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineers
• Develop your understanding of water infrastructure and hydraulic principles
• Apply CDM and health and safety requirements to project work
• Develop experience with engineering design software and digital tools
• Support project teams through different stages of design and delivery

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Interest in water, wastewater, utilities or infrastructure
• Good understanding of core civil engineering principles
• Familiarity with engineering design software or digital tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to professional development and working towards Chartership

Why Apply?

• This Graduate Civil Engineer role offers structured development within a growing water consultancy rather than simply a first job.
• The salary is £28,000 - £34,000, alongside Chartership support, discretionary bonus, pension, 25 days' holiday, life insurance, professional membership and flexible working.

Eligibility to Apply

• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.