Graduate Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer. This role offers a career-defining opportunity with hands-on experience across design, analysis, and project delivery. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with strong communication skills. You'll work on diverse projects and gain exposure to major initiatives while working towards ICE or IStructE Chartership.

Benefits

Tailored Graduate Development Programme

Exposure to Major Projects

Employee-Owned Business

Real Responsibility Early On

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, adaptable attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and relevant design software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of designs, calculations, and technical reports.
• Support the preparation of technical drawings and specifications.
• Work alongside senior engineers on project planning, budgeting, and delivery.
• Get involved in site visits and surveys, under guidance from experienced professionals.
• Learn and apply industry design codes and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Adaptability

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (2:1 or above)

Job description

Overview

Graduate Civil Engineer

Permanent | Competitive Salary

York Based

Are you a recent Civil Engineering graduate looking for a career-defining opportunity with a forward-thinking consultancy? We are working with a highly regarded engineering consultancy that's expanding their York office and looking for an ambitious Graduate Civil Engineer to join their team.

This is more than just a job-it's a career pathway. You'll gain hands-on experience across design, analysis, and project delivery, working on diverse civil and structural projects in the rail, transportation, and energy sectors.

What’s in it for you

• Tailored Graduate Civil Engineer Development Programme - Get the support you need to work towards ICE or IStructE Chartership.
• Exposure to Major Projects - Work on complex engineering challenges in both office and site environments.
• Employee-Owned Business - Be part of a company that values your contribution and shares its success with the team.
• Real Responsibility Early On - From technical design to client liaison, you'll have the chance to make an impact.

Your Role

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will:

• Assist with the development of designs, calculations, and technical reports.
• Support the preparation of technical drawings and specifications.
• Work alongside senior engineers on project planning, budgeting, and delivery.
• Get involved in site visits and surveys, under guidance from experienced professionals.
• Learn and apply industry design codes and standards.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (2:1 or above) from an accredited course.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, adaptable attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and relevant design software (advantageous).
• A full UK driving licence (or working towards it) would be a plus.
• Right to work in the UK

Job Information

• Job Title: Graduate Civil Engineer
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
• Posted: Sep 2nd 2025
• Closes: Oct 3rd 2025
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time