Graduate Civil Engineer - Water

Graduate Civil Engineer
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000

Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer looking to start your career in the water sector? This Gateshead role offers hands-on experience across water and wastewater projects, structured professional development and a clear pathway towards Chartership within a smaller, growing consultancy.

The Opportunity

A growing engineering consultancy is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join its Gateshead team. You will work alongside experienced engineers and other disciplines, supporting the planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure while developing your technical skills.

Key Responsibilities

Support civil design across water and wastewater projects
Assist with drawings, calculations, reports and design documentation
Work alongside civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineers
Develop your understanding of water infrastructure and hydraulic principles
Apply CDM and health and safety requirements to project work
Develop experience with engineering design software and digital tools
Support project teams through different stages of design and delivery

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Interest in water, wastewater, utilities or infrastructure
Good understanding of core civil engineering principles
Familiarity with engineering design software or digital tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Commitment to professional development and working towards Chartership

Why Apply?

This Graduate Civil Engineer role offers structured development within a growing water consultancy rather than simply a first job. The salary is £28,000 - £34,000, alongside Chartership support, discretionary bonus, pension, 25 days' holiday, life insurance, professional membership and flexible working.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

If this role feels close but not quite perfect, please do not be put off from applying. I specialise in Civil Engineering, Water and Flood Risk recruitment and may also be able to help with other suitable roles that are not currently advertised.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.