A junior civil engineer is an entry-level position in the civil engineering field in the UK. They are responsible for performing civil engineering work of light to moderate difficulty in both the field and office, while learning and developing their skills. Their work is closely reviewed while in progress and upon completion.

The first job of a Junior Civil Engineer in the UK is to assist in drafting blueprints, taking surveys of building sites, performing risk analysis, mapping projects, and conducting research into public records and other documents related to the project. They may also help in creating budgets and assessing project costs.

The job of a Junior Civil Engineer in the UK is to provide entry-level support to the engineering department by verifying and testing assigned metrics on projects, entering test results into quality control database, identifying potential areas of product improvement, and recommending and assisting with development of appropriate solutions.