Graduate Civil Engineer

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum

Location: Leeds

Are you a recent Civil Engineering graduate looking to build your career in a supportive technical environment? An exciting opportunity is available in Leeds for a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to gain hands‑on experience across a range of infrastructure and rail engineering projects, working alongside experienced professionals, and developing valuable industry knowledge.

• Competitive salary of £28,000 – £32,000.
• Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Dedicated training, guidance, and mentoring.
• Support towards professional qualifications and career development.
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits.
• Exposure to varied engineering projects and opportunities for progression.

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with civil and structural design work for rail and infrastructure schemes.
• Supporting engineering calculations, technical reports, and design documentation.
• Producing and reviewing drawings in line with industry standards and Eurocodes.
• Coordinating with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Attending site visits, surveys, and inspections to support project delivery.
• Helping maintain quality standards and ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets.

The successful Graduate Civil Engineer will have:

• A degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• An understanding of engineering principles and an interest in infrastructure.
• Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with CAD or engineering design software; rail experience is advantageous.
• Full UK right to work and a full UK driving licence.
• The ability to commute to Leeds.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.