At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver drainage and civil engineering projects while gaining hands-on experience.
- Company: Established engineering consultancy in Leeds with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and real project exposure.
- Other info: Great opportunity for recent graduates or those early in their engineering careers.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in civil engineering with mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; passion for drainage and infrastructure.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer looking to start your career in drainage and infrastructure design? This is an opportunity to join an established engineering consultancy in Leeds where you will gain hands-on project experience, work alongside experienced engineers and develop the technical skills needed to progress your career.
You will be joining a supportive environment where your development will be taken seriously. You will have the opportunity to work on varied projects, build your drainage design knowledge and take on increasing responsibility as your experience grows.
My client is an established engineering consultancy delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued workload and growth, they are looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer with an interest in drainage to join their Leeds team. As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will work closely with experienced engineers and technicians, giving you exposure to real projects from an early stage in your career.
What you will be doing
You will be involved in the design and delivery of drainage and civil engineering schemes, developing your technical knowledge while contributing to live projects.
- Assisting with the design of foul and surface water drainage systems.
- Supporting the preparation of drainage strategies and technical designs.
- Carrying out drainage calculations and assisting with hydraulic modelling.
- Using industry-standard design software, with training and support provided where required.
- Producing and reviewing engineering drawings, calculations and technical documentation.
- Supporting the design of SuDS and sustainable drainage solutions.
- Working alongside senior engineers, technicians and other members of multidisciplinary project teams.
- Liaising with internal teams, clients and relevant external stakeholders as your experience develops.
- Developing your understanding of UK drainage standards, guidance and best practice.
- Supporting projects from initial concept through to detailed design.
What you will need
To be considered for this Graduate Civil Engineer position, you should have:
- A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- A genuine interest in developing a career within drainage, infrastructure and civil engineering.
- An understanding of drainage principles gained through your degree, placement, internship or project work.
- Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a project team.
- A willingness to learn new software, technical standards and engineering processes.
- Experience with software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage would be beneficial, but it is not essential where you can demonstrate a strong willingness to learn.
Salary and benefits
The salary for this Graduate Civil Engineer vacancy is £26,000 - £29,000 per year, dependent on experience. Alongside your salary, you will have the opportunity to develop your drainage and wider civil engineering expertise while learning directly from experienced professionals. You will gain practical project exposure that can help you build towards greater technical responsibility and long-term career progression.
Location and development
The position is based in Leeds. You will be joining a team where you can develop your technical capabilities in drainage design while gaining broader exposure to civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity if you are completing your Civil Engineering degree, have recently graduated or are in the early stages of your engineering career and want to specialise in drainage.
Interested?
If you are looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer role in Leeds where you can build a career in drainage and infrastructure design, apply with your CV today. If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years.
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