Graduate Civil Engineer - Water

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

Benefits offered by this job

Chartership support

Discretionary bonus

Pension

25 days' holiday

Life insurance

Professional membership

Flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Glasgow is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to start a career in the water sector. You will work alongside experienced engineers on water and wastewater infrastructure, with structured professional development and a clear path toward Chartership within a growing consultancy.

The opportunity offers hands-on experience, a strong project pipeline, and a supportive team. Eligibility to work in the UK is required; salary ranges from £28,000 to £34,000 with benefits

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000

Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer looking to start your career in the water sector? This Glasgow role offers hands‑on experience across water and wastewater projects, structured professional development and a clear pathway towards Chartership within a smaller, growing consultancy.

The Opportunity

A growing engineering consultancy is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join its Glasgow 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?

• Chartership support
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension
• 25 days' holiday
• Life insurance
• Professional membership
• Flexible working

Eligibility to Apply

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