Graduate Civil Engineer

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2473872932-2
  • Date Posted: 22 November 2025
  • Apprentice Employer: Penguin Recruitment
  • Location: Bedfordshire
  • Apprentice Pay: £27,000 to £33,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: BENEFITS
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Civil Engineering, Engineering, Project Management
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

GRADUATE - FLOOD RISK

Bedfordshire

Our client is seeking a competent and motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to join a successful civil engineering design practice in Bedford.

Key Responsibilities of this Graduate Civil Engineer role;

  • Assist in the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Drainage Strategy Reports for planning submissions.
  • Assist with the preparation of drainage strategy drawings
  • Assist with hydraulic modelling and drainage calculations
  • Support the preparation of technical reports, drawings, and calculations for planning applications.
  • Contribute to site appraisals, including reviewing flood maps, soil data, and planning constraints.
  • Liaise with internal/external project teams and other stakeholders
  • Assist with drainage design submissions for planning and discharge of conditions
  • Undertake other duties as required to support the engineering team's project delivery

Requirements for this Graduate Civil Engineer role;

  • Civil Engineering degree or a related discipline.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD software.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Keen interest in flood risk, drainage, and sustainable development.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desirable

  • Some experience (e.g. through placement or internship) in flood risk or drainage design.
  • Experience using Causeway Flow or similar hydraulic modelling software.

For this graduate civil engineer role our client is offering a competitive salary, regular pay reviews, pension contribution, bonus schemes, support to become Chartered and more!

Interested? Please get in touch with MIKAELA today!