Graduate Civil Engineer

Huddersfield
-28,000 - -30,000

Are you a recent Civil Engineering graduate looking to start your career in consultancy? This is an opportunity to develop your technical skills while working on highways, drainage and infrastructure projects supporting residential, commercial and industrial developments.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining practical experience in development infrastructure design and learning how projects progress from initial planning through to detailed design and delivery.

The Role

• Assist with the design of highway and drainage infrastructure for development projects.

• Support the preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and technical reports.

• Gain exposure to highway improvements, site access arrangements and Section 38 and Section 278 works.

• Assist with drainage strategies, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and infrastructure planning.

• Work with senior engineers, clients, architects and other professionals to help deliver projects.

• Develop your technical knowledge, design skills and understanding of relevant engineering standards.

• Build your experience across residential, commercial and industrial development schemes.

About You

• A degree in Civil Engineering, either recently completed or due to be completed.

• A genuine interest in civil engineering design, highways and drainage infrastructure.

• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

• A willingness to learn, take on new challenges and develop within a consultancy environment.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or similar software would be useful, but is not essential if you are keen to learn.

• The ability to travel to project sites when required.

The Benefits

The package includes a salary of -28,000 - -30,000, flexible benefits, contributory pension, personal healthcare, life insurance, training and support with professional fees, plus 33 days'' annual leave including public holidays. Further benefits may vary by office.

If this Graduate Civil Engineer role feels close but not quite perfect, please do not be put off from applying. I specialise in Civil Engineering recruitment and may also be able to help with other suitable roles that are not currently advertised.

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

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect of this position. For further information, please contact Andy Hopkins, with over 30 years'' recruitment experience.