Job Description
Graduate Civil Engineer Water
Location: Glasgow
Salary: 28,000 – 34,000 plus benefits
I am recruiting for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join a growing water industry consultancy in Glasgow. This is an exceptional opportunity to build a career in the part of civil engineering where investment, demand and long-term opportunity are strongest.
With AMP8 alone delivering around 96 billion of investment between 2025 and 2030, followed by AMP9 and AMP10 delivering even greater funding, the water sector is entering a sustained period of national infrastructure growth. Joining at graduate level now places you at the heart of future programme delivery and long-term career development.
This Graduate Civil Engineer role supports the design and delivery of clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including network upgrades, storm overflow reduction, resilience improvements and digital transformation initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience across design, modelling and project support, working closely with experienced engineers who are committed to helping you progress quickly.
Key Responsibilities
Support the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects
Assist with drawings, calculations and technical documentation
Contribute to modelling, feasibility and outline design work
Support project coordination and delivery activities
Work closely with engineers, clients and delivery partners
About You
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Strong interest in the water sector and sustainable infrastructure
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar design software is desirable
Motivated, proactive and keen to develop professionally
Why Apply
This Graduate Civil Engineer position offers outstanding long-term prospects in a sector with unprecedented investment. The salary on offer is 26,000 – 30,000 plus benefits, alongside structured training, mentoring and clear progression within a consultancy planning significant growth.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
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.
