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Graduate Civil Engineer
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Employer posted: October 16, 2026. Source checked: October 18, 2026 12:51 am. Availability and final application requirements are confirmed on the employer’s site.
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About this opportunity
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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