Location
York
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
12/03/2026
Closing date
02/04/2026
Graduate Civil Engineer: Graduate Geotechnical Design Engineer (York)
Location: York
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Reference: BY181877
A specialist geotechnical design consultancy based in York is looking to recruit a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to support their expanding team. The company delivers a variety of residential and commercial developments across the UK and offers strong mentorship and structured support towards professional chartership, making this an excellent opportunity for a graduate starting their career.
Graduate Civil Engineer role overview:
In this position, you will assist with the development of ground models and contribute to the design of geotechnical structures. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will help design elements such as retaining walls, foundations, piles and reinforced soil slopes. The role will also involve supporting ground movement assessments and collaborating with the wider engineering team on project delivery.
What's on Offer for the Graduate Civil Engineer:
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Salary between £25,000 - £30,000
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Company pension scheme and additional benefits
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Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities
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Private healthcare
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Support towards chartership
Requirements for the Graduate Civil Engineer:
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Degree in Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus) or a similar discipline (MSc desirable)
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Full, clean UK driving licence
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Ability to commute to York
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Full right to work in the UK
Experience with soil mechanics or geotechnical software such as AutoCAD, Excel, Alp, PDisp, Rocscience Slide, ADC Adsec, Oasys Pile or WALLAP would be beneficial but is not essential.
This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role.