Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer - Cambridge (2025 & 2026 starts)

AECOM; Hartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks ambitious Civil & Structural Engineering graduates to work on challenging projects, including bridge designs. Candidates should have a BEng with a 2:1 classification or higher, and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. The firm offers the opportunity to engage in both local and international projects, aiming for chartership with recognized institutions.

Qualifications

• BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering with a 2:1 classification or above.
• Interest in Bridge Structures Engineering.
• Willingness to work toward chartership with ICE or IStructE.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of structures from inception to completion.
• Undertake assessment of existing structures through on-site inspection.
• Manage resources and tasks within structural schemes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to prioritize tasks

Mathematical skills

Design skills

Education

BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

At AECOM one of our key business lines is Bridges which is currently expanding due to a number of recent high‑profile project wins. 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 locally, nationally or internationally. Those selected will focus on delivery of results to our clients while enjoying technically challenging projects. Our Bridges teams provide wide challenging opportunities in an ever‑evolving industry, with potential to work on UK or international projects across London, Madrid, Italy, the United States and the Middle East.

Recent projects include the 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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of structures from inception to completion.
• Undertake assessment of existing structures through stages such as on‑site inspection and analysis.
• Manage resources and tasks within a scheme of structures.
• Use industry‑leading computer software for structural design, bridge assessment, finite element analysis, structural inspections, renewal feasibility studies, on‑site works supervision and scheme management.

Qualifications

• BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above.
• MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering is an advantage.
• Structural modules or Structural/Bridge Engineering experience is an advantage.
• Demonstrable technical understanding of Civil & Structural Engineering.
• Demonstrable interest in Bridge Structures Engineering and a desire to build a career in this industry.
• Willingness and ability to work toward chartership with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institute of Structural Engineers (IStructE).
• Good Microsoft Office skills such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written, with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub‑contractors) and the aptitude to explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback.
• Enthusiastic, hard‑working, ambitious and driven.
• Strong ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team.
• Capability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus.

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