Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer – Bristol (2026 start)

AECOM; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking ambitious Civil & Structural Engineering graduates to work on various projects, focusing on bridge design and assessment. Candidates will engage in a Graduate Development Programme, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to significant projects globally. The ideal candidate must have a BEng or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering, with good technical understanding and communication skills. This role offers a vibrant work environment and the chance to make a real difference in the world.

Benefits

Graduate Development Programme

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disability Confident Employer

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in Bridge Structures Engineering.
• Ability to work towards chartership with ICE or IStructE.
• Enthusiastic, hard-working with ambition and drive.

Responsibilities

• Use industry leading software for Structural Design and Bridge Assessment.
• Contribute to the design of structures from inception to completion.
• Manage resources and tasks within a scheme of structures.

Skills

Structural Design

Bridge Assessment

Finite Elements Analysis

Good Microsoft Office skills

Effective communication skills

Education

BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Job Description

We are looking for ambitious, hardworking, enthusiastic Civil & Structural Engineering graduates who have computational, mathematical and design skills. Candidates will work on a variety of projects from concept design to implementation for clients who operate either locally, nationally or internationally. Those selected will have to be focused on delivery of results to our clients whilst finding enjoyment in technically challenging projects.

As leaders in the sector, our Bridges teams provide wide challenging opportunities in an ever-evolving industry. Our undisputable global position could give you the chance to work in the design of UK or international projects between our London, Madrid, Italy, United States and the Middle East offices; undertake the assessment and maintenance of the current UK bridge network, or propose renewal structural works for the current UK bridge network.

Recent projects include: Edmonton Capital Line Network Arch Bridge, Cumberland Basin Bristol, Canada; Jodrell Bank Telescope; North Manama Crossing, Bahrain; Thames Tideway and Tower Bridge Refurbishment; Grove Ferry Bridge replacement; Civil Assessment Framework Agreement (CAFA); King Edward Bridge; Gateshead Viaduct; M54 to M6 Link Road; National Highways Specification for Highways updates; Huntingdon Railway Viaduct Decommissioning; M11 Junction 7a.

Job Responsibilities

Successful candidates will use industry leading computer software while working on a variety of different bridge specific expertise including:

• Structural Design
• Bridge Assessment
• Finite Elements Analysis
• Structural Inspections
• Structures Renewal Feasibility Studies
• On-site Works Supervision
• Scheme Management

Graduates will be expected to contribute to the design of structures from inception to completion, undertake the assessment of existing structures throughout the different stages such as on-site inspection and analysis, or manage the resources and tasks within a scheme of structures.

Qualifications

• BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above
• MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering would be an advantage
• Structural modules or Structural/Bridge Engineering experience would be an advantage
• Ability to demonstrate a good technical understanding of Civil & Structural Engineering
• Demonstrable interest in Bridge Structures Engineering and developing a career in this industry
• Willing and able to work towards chartership with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institute of Structural Engineers (ISructE)
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus.

Professional Development

Our Graduate Development Programme (GDP), along with our huge scope of projects across the globe, will challenge and inspire you to make a real difference to the world we live in. We have over 750 graduates on our programmes across the UK & Ireland, from over 40 different disciplines, each and every one of them making a tangible difference to the environment we all live and work in.

AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.