Graduate Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Ouzlewell Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Dedicated training and mentoring

Support towards professional quals

Pension scheme and benefits

Exposure to varied projects and growth

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Leeds is looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer to kick-start a career in infrastructure and rail projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers, assisting with civil and structural design, calculations, and drawings while gaining hands-on industry knowledge.

You will receive dedicated training, mentoring and support toward professional qualifications, with a competitive salary of £28,000–£32,000 per annum and generous annual leave, pension and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Understanding of engineering principles and an interest in infrastructure.
• Full UK right to work and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Rail experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

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.

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.

This is a permanent role.