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

AECOM; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking ambitious Civil & Structural Engineering graduates to contribute to innovative bridge projects. The role involves working on various structural designs from inception to completion, requiring a strong technical understanding and communication skills. Ideal candidates will hold a BEng with a 2:1 classification or higher, and have the ambition to pursue professional development within the industry. This position offers opportunities for international project exposure.

Qualifications

• 2:1 classification or above in BEng Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 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.
• Manage resources and tasks within a scheme of structures.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Mathematics

Design Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis Software

Microsoft Office

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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