Graduate Environmental Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentoring by specialists

Career development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Environmental Engineer in Leeds to join a well‑established engineering contractor. The role offers a salary of £26,000–£30,000 with structured training and mentoring.

You will support remediation and geoenvironmental projects, participate in site investigations, sampling, reporting and data analysis, and develop your technical knowledge through mentoring and varied project work.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence is required.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Live in or within commuting distance of Leeds office.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of remediation and geoenvironmental projects.
• Assist with site investigations and environmental sampling.
• Prepare technical reporting and analyse data.
• Coordinate tasks across projects and teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Willingness to travel

Education

Env Engineering degree

Environmental Science degree

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Graduate Environmental Engineer - Leeds

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Salary: £26,000 - £30,000

An exciting opportunity is available for a Graduate Environmental Engineer to join a well-established specialist engineering contractor based in Leeds. With decades of experience delivering remediation, environmental and enabling works projects across the UK, this organisation is known for its commitment to safety, quality and developing talented engineers.

As a Graduate Environmental Engineer, you’ll support the delivery of remediation and geoenvironmental projects, assisting with site investigations, environmental sampling, technical reporting, data analysis and project coordination. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gain valuable site and office-based experience, and develop your technical knowledge through structured mentoring.

What’s Offered for this Graduate Environmental Engineer role

• Competitive salary (£26,000 - £30,000) and benefits package
• Structured training and ongoing professional development
• Mentoring from experienced environmental specialists
• Opportunity to work on varied remediation and environmental projects
• Clear career progression within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Requirements to be considered as a Graduate Environmental Engineer

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship
• Live in or within a reasonable commuting distance of the Leeds office
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required

This is a permanent role.