At a Glance
- Tasks: Support civil engineering design work on diverse projects and develop your technical skills.
- Company: Join an established engineering consultancy with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, 25 days' leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with excellent mentoring towards professional qualifications.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in civil engineering and make a real impact on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and a passion for consultancy.
Location: Northampton
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
Starting your career in civil engineering consultancy? Join an established engineering practice where you can develop your design skills, gain experience across varied projects and work towards professional qualification.
PRP is looking to appoint a Graduate Civil Engineer to join its team in Northampton. You will work alongside experienced engineers on a varied portfolio of commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare and education projects, developing your technical knowledge and practical design experience.
The Role
- Support the delivery of civil engineering design work, including:
- Assisting with the design of below-ground foul and surface water drainage systems.
- Producing engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
- Supporting drainage strategies and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) design.
- Contributing to highways and infrastructure design.
- Assisting with technical information and liaison with local authority planning departments and Lead Local Flood Authorities.
- Working with experienced engineers on projects across a range of sectors.
About You
- A degree or suitable qualification in Civil Engineering.
- An interest in developing a career in civil engineering consultancy.
- Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- Some understanding of drainage and SuDS, or a willingness to develop these skills.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD would be beneficial.
- Exposure to MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage would be an advantage, but is not essential.
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.
- Applications from recent graduates are welcome. Previous consultancy experience is not essential.
PRP offers hybrid and flexible working, 25 days' annual leave increasing with service, a contributory pension, income protection and an employee assistance programme. Training, software development and mentoring towards ICE or IStructE chartership are also available.
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 have the right to work in the UK.
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.
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