Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Graduate Civil Engineer (Specialist Consultancy)
£25,000 – £30,000 + Progression + Specialised Training + Company Benefits
Gloucester – office based
Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer looking to join a specialist consultancy, gaining hands-on experience across varied projects, working closely with senior engineers, and progressing through structured training?
Founded in 1981, this established engineering consultancy delivers practical and innovative civil and structural solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Working in both public and private sectors, the team collaborates closely with architects, developers, contractors, and local authorities to produce practicle and innovative soltuions.
In this role, you will support the design and delivery of civil engineering projects, assisting with drainage, highway, and infrastructure designs to current standards. You'll develop skills in MicroDrainage and AutoCAD, gaining exposure to SUDS, DMRB, road design, and highway section agreements. You'll review site data, assist project teams, liaise with authorities, and help produce compliant, buildable solutions. Based in Gloucester, Monday-Friday, 38 hours per week.
Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer looking for a supportive role within a specialist Civil Engineering practice, offering structured training, hands-on mentorship, and a clear pathway toward professional development and future senior progression?
The Role:
- Supporting the design of drainage, highways, and infrastructure projects
- Assisting with models, drawings, and reports using MicroDrainage, KeyTERRA-FIRMA, and AutoCAD
- Reviewing site data, surveys, and technical information
- Liaising with local authorities and project teams for approvals
- Working Monday-Friday, 38 hours per week, based in Gloucester
The Person:
- Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- Interest in drainage, highways, and infrastructure design
- Ability to work within a team 4
- Commutable to Gloucester
Reference: BBBH25441D
Civil, Engineering, degree, HND, Drainage, design, SUDS, Highway, DMRB, Section agreements, AutoCAD proficiency, MicroDrainage, KeyTERRA-FIRMA, Technical, leadership, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Cirencester
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