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Permanent

Assistant Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment
Cambridge
money-bag £40000 - £45000/annum
Posted: 23 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 22 November 2026
Ref: 225760745

Assistant Civil Engineer

Location: Cambridge

Salary: -32,0038,000 DOE

Join a fast-growing, award-winning civil engineering and transport planning consultancy delivering innovative solutions across the UK. With continued growth and an exciting portfolio of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Civil Engineer to develop their technical expertise, gain project exposure and progress their career within a supportive, collaborative team.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary of -32,0038,000 DOE
  • Generous annual leave
  • Other benefits such as pension schemes, private health care, bonus schemes
  • Great training opportunities and career progression
  • Flexible working environment valuing a work life balance
  • Payment of professional membership

The Role of an Assistant Civil Engineer:

As an Assistant Civil Engineer, you will support the design and delivery of highways, drainage, and infrastructure schemes, working alongside experienced engineers and industry professionals. This Assistant Civil Engineer position offers hands-on experience across diverse development projects, with opportunities to develop your design, project coordination and client liaison skills. You will contribute to high-quality engineering solutions while building the foundations for long-term career progression.

Requirements for the Assistant Civil Engineer:

  • HND, BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role within a civil engineering consultancy.
  • Experience in drainage, highways, and infrastructure design.
  • Knowledge of relevant standards, including SuDS guidance and highway design requirements.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, or equivalent design software.
  • Experience liaising with developers, architects, and local authorities.
  • Desire to work towards ICE professional accreditation.

If you are interested in this or other Flood Risk/Drainage/Hydrology roles, please do not hesitate to contact Scarlett Maclean on (url removed).

We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

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