ROD Graduate Rotation Programme 2027, Leeds

ROD Graduate Rotation Programme 2027, Leeds

Join our two-year graduate rotation programme to gain the experience you need to become a well-rounded, professional engineer.

Job type: Permanent

Location: Otley, Leeds

Salary: Competitive

Starting: Summer/autumn 2027

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Closing Date: Friday, 15 November 2026

What makes our graduate programme exceptional?

High-profile projects

You will gain valuable experience by joining multidisciplinary design teams working on large, high-profile projects across a range of sectors, including bridges, transportation, buildings, environmental, geotechnical and water.

A programme tailor-made for you

Your programme mentor will help you decide what you want from your career and tailor your path through the programme to best fit with your ambitions.

Dedicated mentors

You will receive one-to-one support from experienced mentors, who will guide your development and keep you on track to achieving your goals.

Challenging rotations

You will develop your technical skills by undertaking four challenging rotations, each of approximately six months duration, across a range of discipline areas, such as bridges, transportation, buildings, environment, geotechnics, water, research and site.

Continuous professional development

Most of your learning will be on-the-job, but you will also attend a wide range of training courses, seminars and workshops, including a professional engineering course designed for graduates.

A guided path to chartership

At the end of the programme, our team of mentors, chartered professionals and technical experts will be ready to help you reach your next career milestone – becoming chartered.

Role responsibilities

- Support project engineers and project technicians on assigned projects, fulfilling the project brief in an efficient, controlled and safe manner
- Support the project engineer in carrying out design, reporting, contract documentation, checking and contract implementation activity
- Attend site and supervise and monitor site activities where appropriate
- Promote adherence to our systems and standards

Essential

- First class or 2:1 master’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering or similar discipline, or expecting to obtain the same in 2027
- Degree qualification(s) accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (UK) and meeting the requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) or satisfying the CEng Academic Assessment with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- Keen interest in the practical application of engineering
- Strong analytical skills
- Good teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic
- Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English

Desirable

- Work experience in the industry

About Roughan & O’Donovan

Roughan and O’Donovan (ROD) is an award-winning civil, environmental and structural engineering consultancy. An independently owned firm, we employ a multidisciplinary team of over 260 people, of 35 different nationalities, in our Leeds, Dublin and Cork offices.

Our people are the heart of our business, and we invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of career development. In addition to operating an ICE training scheme, we are an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer and have well-established graduate and chartership support programmes.

Our modern and spacious office is based in the town of Otley, approximately 10 miles north of Leeds. The office is in a converted mill building, overlooking the River Wharfe.

We aim to provide a workplace where people feel valued and their needs are understood. We offer a wide range of benefits, including a competitive salary; 27 days annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays); contributory pension; comprehensive private medical insurance; worldwide travel insurance; dental and optical cash back; training opportunities tailored to your needs; free parking; and a cycle to work scheme.

We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From crazy golf, escape rooms, archery and barbecues to five-a-side, rounders, quizzes, charity events and book clubs, you'll find lots of ways to get involved.

Current and recent projects include:

- Herring Bridge, Great Yarmouth, UK
- Corporation Bridge, Grimsby, UK
- Renfrew Bridge, Renfrewshire, Scotland
- Humber Bridge Maintenance Operation, UK
- Narrow Water Bridge, Omeath, Co Louth, Ireland
- Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project, Ireland
- BusConnects Dublin
- BusConnects Cork
- DART+ West
- Cork Area Commuter Rail Phase Two
- enhancing Motorway Operations Services Programme

To apply

- Address your cover letter to Human Resources
- Apply by clicking the link: https://shorturl.at/QNvah

Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.

Roughan & O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.

Roughan & O'Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan & O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired.