Graduate Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Ledston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave increase with service

Dedicated training & mentoring

Support for professional qualification

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer in Leeds to gain hands-on experience across infrastructure and rail projects. The role offers mentoring, training, and opportunities for professional qualification support.

The successful candidate will assist with design, calculations, and drawings, while coordinating with senior engineers and attending site visits to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• A Civil Engineering degree or equivalent (HNC/HND).
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and infrastructure.
• Ability to commute to Leeds and manage site visits when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist civil and structural design work for rail and infrastructure schemes.
• Support calculations, technical reports and design documentation.
• Produce and review drawings in line with Eurocodes and standards.
• Coordinate with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Attend site visits and inspections to support project delivery.
• Help maintain quality, deadlines and budgets.

Skills

CAD familiarity

Strong communication

UK driving licence

Willing to commute to Leeds

Education

Civil Engineering degree / HNC / HND

Job description

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.

What’s on Offer for the Graduate Civil Engineer?

• 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.

The Role

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.

What We’re Looking For

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.

Graduate Civil Engineer • Leeds, West Yorkshire