Bridge Engineer

Pell Frischmann; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Personal and professional development

Wellbeing support

Competitive salary

Job summary

Pell Frischmann, a specialist advisory and technical consultancy, invites a recent civil/structural engineering graduate to join its team in Luton. The role focuses on design and assessment of bridges and civil structures for highways, rail and major infrastructure, with hands-on experience in calculations, drawings, BIM models and technical reporting.

The position requires a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, active progress toward IEng/CEng, and familiarity with UK standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Working toward IEng/CEng or membership of ICE/IStructE.
• Recent graduate exposure to bridges or structural engineering through placements, graduate roles or academic projects.
• Familiarity with UK standards (DMRB, Eurocodes) and design consultancy experience.
• Basic structural analysis knowledge; proficiency in CAD/BIM tools; strong communication and teamwork.
• Experience with MIDAS, LUSAS or similar FE packages.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and assessment of bridges and civil structures across highways, rail and major infrastructure projects.
• Assist in producing calculations, drawings, BIM models and technical reports.
• Undertake site inspections and surveys with senior guidance.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and project managers to deliver high-quality design solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, standards and digital design practices.

Skills

Basic structural analysis

Strong communication

Teamwork

Site inspections

UK standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Working toward IEng/CEng or ICE/IStructE

Tools

MIDAS

LUSAS

CAD/BIM tools

Job description

• Support the design and assessment of bridges and civil structures across highways, rail and major infrastructure projects.
• Assist in producing calculations, drawings, BIM models and technical reports.
• Undertake site inspections and surveys with senior guidance.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and project managers to deliver high-quality design solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, standards and digital design practices.
• This role is based in our Luton office. A full UK driving licence is essential. You must have full UK right to work; we are unable to sponsor due to thresholds required., Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent). Working toward IEng/CEng or membership of ICE/IStructE.
• Experience: Recent graduate exposure to bridge or structural engineering through placements, graduate roles and academic projects. Experience with UK standards (DMRB, Eurocodes) or involvement in design consultancy work. Skills: Basic structural analysis knowledge; proficiency in CAD/BIM tools; strong communication and teamwork. Familiarity with software such as MIDAS, LUSAS or similar FE packages.
• Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We support public and private-sector clients across buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration projects.
• Competitive salary and additional benefits. We provide an inclusive and flexible working environment with opportunities for personal and professional development. We support wellbeing, flexible working arrangements and are committed to equal opportunities for all.