Graduate Civil Engineer

Graduate Civil Engineer - Flood Risk & Drainage

Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 + benefits

Are you a Civil Engineering graduate looking to build a career in flood risk, drainage and water management?

An established specialist consultancy is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their Flood Risk and Drainage team in Lichfield. You'll work on a varied range of projects designed to reduce flood risk, improve resilience and provide practical engineering solutions.

The Role

Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll gain experience across:

Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies
Surface water and foul drainage design
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Flood alleviation and drainage schemes
Hydrological and hydraulic calculations
Flood modelling and analysis
Site surveys and inspections
Developing and assessing engineering design options
Producing technical reports, drawings and project documentation
Supporting projects through to construction
Working with clients, local authorities, contractors and other stakeholdersThe role will give you a good mix of office and site-based work, with the opportunity to get involved in different areas of flood risk management rather than being limited to one type of project.

About You

We're looking for a Civil Engineering graduate who:

Has a degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Has a genuine interest in flood risk, drainage and the water environment
Enjoys solving engineering problems and developing practical solutions
Has good numerical, written and communication skills
Is keen to gain hands-on site experience
Is organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Has a full UK driving licence or is working towards onePrevious experience with drainage design, flood risk, hydraulic modelling, GIS or relevant software would be useful, but isn't essential.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary
Hybrid and flexible working
Structured training and development
Support towards ICE/CIWEM professional qualifications
Exposure to a wide range of flood risk and drainage projects
Clear career progression
Friendly, close-knit team
Opportunity to develop into a specialist Flood Risk / Civil EngineerThis is a great opportunity for a graduate who wants to build a career in flood risk and drainage, while gaining practical experience across both engineering design and site-based projects

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