Graduate Civil Engineer

Graduate Civil Engineer – Bedford

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

• 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.

• Civil Engineering degree or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Micro Station, 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).

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

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.