Graduate Bridge Engineer (1-2 years exp)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Edinburgh seeks a motivated Graduate Bridge Engineer with 1-2 years of experience. You will assist in designing and analyzing bridges and civil structures, supporting senior engineers, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes. This role offers a structured career development program, exposure to high-profile projects, and a collaborative workplace culture.

Benefits

Structured career development program

Mentorship support

Competitive salary

Pension

Health benefits

Training support

Opportunities for professional accreditation

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of post-graduate experience in bridge or structural engineering.
• Familiarity with design codes such as Eurocode, AASHTO.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and analysis of highway and railway bridges.
• Prepare technical documentation including design reports and specifications.
• Conduct site inspections and support construction supervision.

Skills

Bridges

Design

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MIDAS

LUSAS

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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17.05.2025

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01.07.2025

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Job summary

Our client is an SME consultancy with huge growth and development plans.

The business are thriving and in continuous growth and success.

Key skills required for this role

Bridges, Graduate

Important

Bridges, Design

Job Title: Graduate Bridge Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Bridge Engineer with 1-2 years of experience to join our dynamic infrastructure team. In this role, you will assist in the design, analysis, and delivery of bridge and civil structures across a range of transport infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior engineer looking to expand their technical skills and grow within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the design and analysis of highway and railway bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other related structures.

Support senior engineers with calculations, CAD drawings, and structural modeling.

Conduct site inspections and support construction supervision when required.

Prepare technical documentation including design reports, risk assessments, and specifications.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical, environmental, and transport engineers.

Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards (e.g. Eurocodes etc.), and client requirements.

Participate in internal design reviews and contribute to project delivery from concept through to construction.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree is a plus).

1-2 years of post-graduate experience in bridge or structural engineering.

Familiarity with design codes such as Eurocode, AASHTO, or relevant national standards.

Proficient in engineering software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MIDAS, LUSAS, or similar.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good written and verbal communication.

Enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to learn and take on new challenges.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with BIM workflows and 3D modeling.

Understanding of sustainability principles in infrastructure design.

Previous involvement in large-scale infrastructure projects.

What We Offer:

A structured career development program and mentorship support.

Exposure to high-profile projects across the transport and infrastructure sector.

A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Competitive salary and benefits including pension, health, and training support.

Opportunities for professional accreditation (e.g. CEng, P.Eng., or equivalent).

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