Graduate Civil Engineer - Water

Penguin Recruitment; Glasgow; 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 in Glasgow is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to start your career in the water sector. This role offers hands-on experience across water and wastewater projects and a clear pathway toward Chartership within a growing consultancy.

You will work with experienced engineers on planning and design, develop core civil engineering skills, and apply CDM and health and safety requirements on live projects.

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

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Civil engineering principles

Software / digital tools

Education

Bachelor's 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?

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.