Graduate Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Training & mentoring

Professional qualifications support

Pension scheme

Employee benefits

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Belfast is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join the technical team on infrastructure and rail projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your engineering career and gain practical experience under the guidance of seasoned engineers.

The role involves supporting design, technical calculations, drawings, site inspections, and coordination with senior engineers. A degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, UK work rights, and a driving licence are

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related subject.
• Strong foundation in engineering principles and infrastructure.
• Good organisational skills and attention to technical detail.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to develop professionally.
• Knowledge of CAD software or design tools beneficial.
• Right to work in the UK and full UK driving licence.
• Live within a commutable distance to the Belfast office.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of civil and structural solutions for rail infrastructure.
• Assist with technical calculations, reports, specifications, and design packages.
• Prepare and check engineering drawings against standards and Eurocodes.
• Coordinate design activities with senior engineers and other disciplines.
• Participate in site inspections, surveys, and engineering assessments.
• Help ensure projects meet quality, programme, and budget requirements.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

BEng / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering design tools

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum

Location: Belfast

Ready to kick-start your engineering career? An exciting opportunity is available for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join a technical team working on a variety of infrastructure and rail-related engineering projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to gain practical experience, learn from established engineers and develop the skills needed for long-term career progression.

What’s on Offer for the Graduate Civil Engineer:

• A competitive salary of £28,000 – £32,000.
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service.
• Structured training and mentoring.
• Assistance with professional qualifications and career advancement.
• Pension scheme and employee benefits, including an employee assistance programme.
• Opportunities to contribute to diverse engineering projects within a well-supported team.

The Role of a Graduate Civil Engineer:

• Supporting the design and development of civil and structural engineering solutions for rail infrastructure.
• Assisting with technical calculations, reports, specifications, and design packages.
• Preparing and checking engineering drawings against relevant standards and Eurocodes.
• Working alongside senior engineers and other disciplines to coordinate design activities.
• Participating in site inspections, surveys, and engineering assessments.
• Helping ensure project deliverables meet quality, programme, and budget requirements.

The ideal Graduate Civil Engineer will need:

• A degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related engineering subject.
• A strong foundation in engineering principles and a genuine interest in infrastructure.
• Good organisational skills and attention to technical detail.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to develop professionally.
• Knowledge of CAD software, engineering design tools or previous exposure to rail projects would be beneficial.
• The full right to work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Live within a commutable distance to the Belfast office.