Civil Engineer

Arcadis; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is recruiting an Assistant/Civil Engineer for their rail design team in Bristol. In this role, you support high-profile rail infrastructure projects and work in 3D design and BIM environments such as AECOSim and Revit.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and has experience in civil design. Responsibilities include preparation of design documentation, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring technical solutions meet project standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Experience in civil or structural design, ideally in consultancy.
• Proficient with civil engineering design software.

Responsibilities

• Support civil and structural design tasks on rail projects.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver coordinated design solutions.

Skills

Civil engineering design

BIM principles

Project documentation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AECOSim

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Role Description

Assistant / Civil Engineer – rail design team, London or Bristol. You will support the delivery of high‑profile rail infrastructure projects across the UK and collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams on complex schemes within rail and across sectors such as housing & development, local authority, building structures and education.

Key applications include design calculations, drawings, specifications and reports, all produced in line with company, client and industry standards. You will work within 3D design and BIM environments (AECOSim, Revit, Civil 3D) and contribute to projects delivered through a Common Data Environment.

Role Accountabilities

• Support the delivery of civil and structural design tasks across rail and multi‑sector projects.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and other technical documentation in line with company, client and industry standards.
• Work within 3D design and BIM environments, including platforms such as AECOSim, Revit and Civil 3D, and contribute to projects delivered through a Common Data Environment.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to help resolve technical issues and deliver coordinated design solutions.
• Assist with project documentation and contribute to achieving programme, budget and quality targets.
• Attend site visits and surveys, including within rail environments, where required.
• Build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and project stakeholders.
• Follow Arcadis systems, procedures, and health, safety and welfare requirements, while supporting a positive safety culture.
• Actively develop technical, professional and project delivery skills through on‑the‑job learning and mentoring.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Student or Graduate membership of ICE or IStructE.
• Experience in civil and/or structural design, ideally gained within a consultancy environment and with some exposure to the rail sector.
• Progressing towards Chartered Engineer status with ICE or IStructE.
• Experience using civil engineering design software to prepare design deliverables.
• Awareness of BIM principles and working within a Common Data Environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with good planning and organisational ability.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Proactive, collaborative and delivery‑focused approach, with a willingness to take on new challenges and continue learning.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally within the UK.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. Our skills‑based approach allows you to harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximise the impact we can make together.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Diversity is at the heart of how we improve quality of life, and we work closely with our people across six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race.