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Graduate Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment
Bedfordshire
money-bag £25000 - £32000/annum BENEFITS
Posted: 17 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 15 November 2026
Ref: 225736819

Graduate Civil Engineer - Infrastructure & Drainage

Location: Bedford
Salary: Up to -32,000 per annum

Are you a motivated graduate civil engineer looking to kick-start your career in infrastructure and drainage design? An established engineering consultancy based in Bedford is looking to recruit a talented graduate civil engineer to join its growing team and contribute to a range of exciting infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate civil engineer with a strong academic background and a genuine passion for infrastructure design to develop their technical skills, gain hands-on experience and build a long-term career within a supportive consultancy environment.

The Role

As a graduate civil engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of infrastructure and drainage projects, supporting the design and delivery of schemes from initial concept through to detailed design.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with the design of infrastructure and drainage systems for a range of development projects.
  • Preparing technical drawings, calculations and design documentation.
  • Supporting surface water drainage strategies and infrastructure layouts.
  • Working collaboratively with engineers and other professionals to deliver high-quality design solutions.
  • Developing your technical knowledge and gaining experience with relevant design software and industry standards.

Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:

  • A BEng or MEng degree in Civil Engineering, achieving a 2:1 or above.
  • A keen interest in infrastructure design, particularly drainage and development-related engineering.
  • Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop within a consultancy environment.
  • Any experience using CAD, Civils 3D or Microdrainage/Infodrainage would be beneficial

Any previous design experience, including relevant placement experience, internships or familiarity with civil engineering design software, would be a distinct advantage but is not essential.

What''s on Offer?

  • A competitive salary of up to -32,000, depending on experience.
  • The opportunity to work on a diverse range of infrastructure and drainage projects.
  • Support and mentoring from experienced engineers.
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • The chance to establish your career within a growing engineering consultancy in Bedford.

If you are an ambitious graduate civil engineer with a 2:1 or above in Civil Engineering and a genuine enthusiasm for infrastructure and drainage design, this could be the ideal opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Apply today to find out more!

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