Graduate / Project Civil Engineer

targetjobs UK; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is looking for a Graduate / Project Civil Engineer to support civil design projects across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering qualification and 2-3 years’ experience, including drainage system expertise and AutoCAD competency. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a strong benefits package including professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working and flexi-time

25 days annual leave increasing to 30

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in civil engineering projects required.
• Experience with drainage systems and highways integration needed.
• Full UK driving license and own transport essential.

Responsibilities

• Design below-ground foul and surface water drainage systems.
• Produce AutoCAD drawings and technical documentation.
• Liaise with planning departments and flood authorities.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Teamwork skills

Communication abilities

AutoCAD competence

Education

Relevant civil engineering qualification

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Location: Enderby, Leicester & Brixworth, Northampton

Salary: £28k- £40k

Hours Of Work: Full-time (40 hrs per week, Monday–Friday)

Overview

Hardman Grey Recruitment is partnering with our client to recruit a Graduate / Project Civil Engineer. You’ll support civil design projects in commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, and education sectors, working on schemes up to £40 million in value.

The Engineer Will Be Responsible For

• Designing below-ground foul and surface water drainage systems
• Undertaking civil design across multidisciplinary projects (up to £40m)
• Producing AutoCAD drawings and technical documentation
• Liaising with planning departments and flood authorities
• Contributing to SuDS design and highway-drainage interface
• Managing deadlines and self-organising workload

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A relevant civil engineering qualification plus 2–3 years’ experience
• Experience with drainage systems, SuDS, and highways integration
• Competence in AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, and/or InfoDrainage
• Strong initiative and teamwork skills
• Full UK driving licence and own transport
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities

Benefits

• Competitive salary with long-term growth prospects
• Hybrid working and flexi-time policies
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day/year up to 30, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and income protection
• Company pension and bespoke benefits package
• Support for professional development, including chartership mentoring
• In-house software training (e.g., MicroDrainage)
• Fully funded professional memberships and long-service awards
• Regular team-building events
• Be part of a reputable consultancy established in 1985 with ambitious growth