Graduate civil engineer Work, Jobs in Edinburgh (with Salaries)

Graduate Engineer
Edinburgh Trams —Edinburgh
- £33,657 - £50,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Driving
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- From £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
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- Project management
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- Full-time
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Graduate Engineer
Edinburgh Trams —Edinburgh
Have a valid UK driver’s licence with one year’s UK driving experience. Working in partnership with the engineering team to effectively and efficiently manage,…
£33,657 - £50,000 a year
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Civil Engineer - Graduate
Nimbus Engineering Consultants Ltd —East Calder
_Are Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering or appropriate science_. _Some previous experience would be a bonus_. Recent graduate to 1 years experience.
From £27,500 a year
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Graduate Engineer

Edinburgh Trams -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time
£33,657 - £50,000 a year
13 days ago

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Engineering
Maintenance
Driving
Communication skills

Full job description

Edinburgh Trams has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join their team.

Edinburgh Trams is the award-winning operator of the city’s tramway with a vision to be an integral part of the future success of Edinburgh and the Lothians by providing world-class, environmentally friendly, and socially inclusive transport. The addition of new services, industry-leading levels of customer service and a range of dynamic initiatives have all contributed to Edinburgh’s tramway becoming one of the UK’s most successful transport systems.

Delivering ‘Excellence for Edinburgh’ is our mantra. Our values are to be Trusted, Innovative, Passionate and Smart. We believe that if we are true to our values our company can look forward to even greater success and, as importantly, each of us will feel ever more proud, satisfied, and happy in our work.

Role Details

There is an excellent opportunity to join the Engineering team as a Graduate Engineer. As an integral part of the Edinburgh Trams engineering team, you will join our newly created engineering graduate scheme that will give you engineering experience managing tram vehicles, systems, power, traction and infrastructure maintenance. In your first year, you will gain an understanding of the following areas within the engineering department.

Contractor

Function

CAF

Tram maintenance and repairs

Siemens

Systems, rail, OLE, and traction power

BUK

Civils and depot infrastructure

Authority to Work processes

Controlling works on or near the tramway

Upon completion of your first year, you will be placed in a post to suit your skills and to meet the business needs.

Initially, your contract will be for a fixed term of 3 years, but there will be an opportunity to be offered a permanent post provided you have met your performance objectives and meet business needs at the time. This would allow you to continue to gain experience, which would also be reflected in your salary. Annual salary progression would follow our management pay scales, potentially up to an annual salary of £50,000

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will assist in the management and maintenance of the tram and infrastructure engineering systems. This will involve detailed monitoring and control of planned and reactive maintenance work, along with the necessary approvals and certification of work for payment purposes on a 4 weekly period basis. This will involve close budget monitoring and approval of any changes to the maintenance plans.
Working in partnership with the engineering team to effectively and efficiently manage, measure and improve maintenance activities.
Assist in operational incidents and events, and any other duties that may be associated with the main tasks of the post, as required.

The Role

The role is full-time, 40 hours a week, working 5 days over 7 days, predominately Monday to Friday although occasional night-time/weekend working will be required.

About you

Minimum requirements for this role are:

You must have a relevant degree (mechanical or civil engineering) with a minimum Grade of 2:1.
You must be a graduate member of a relevant professional body.
You will have a flexible approach to work and tasks, with the ability to cope with competing demands and deadlines.
You will have strong written communication skills with experience of producing management information and reports.
Have a valid UK driver’s licence with one year’s UK driving experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply through our careers website by midnight on 31 July 2026. Successful candidates will be invited to a selection process, further details will be provided. Job description can be provided upon request.

Please note this vacancy will close when we have received sufficient number of applicants. You must have the right to work in the UK. The successful candidate will be subject to pre employment screening.

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