Graduate Civil & Structral Engineer

Vulcain Engineering Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcain Engineering Group in Cardiff is seeking a Graduate Engineer - Civil & Structural to join our Rail/Bridges team. This role is ideal for someone at an early stage in their career who wants to build a future in civil & structural engineering, with strong technical support, real project exposure, and clear development opportunities.

You'll work on UK projects such as rail and bridges, supporting design, assessment, and delivery, with pathways toward Chartered Engineer status.

Qualifications

• A BEng (or higher) in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• A graduate member of ICE or IStructE, or willing to work towards professional membership.
• A strong grounding in structural design principles.
• Open to graduates and early‑career engineers, with 1-2 years relevant practical experience gained through work, placements or projects being desirable.
• Exposure or understanding of bridge engineering or structural design would be an advantage.
• Any exposure to UK rail projects would be desirable but is not essential.
• Fluent in English with the permanent right to work in the UK.
• Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Basingstoke, or willing to relocate (this role does not include travel or relocation expenses).

Responsibilities

• Working within a multi-disciplinary design team on a varied portfolio of UK projects including rail and road bridges, footbridges, stations, level crossings, buildings, and wider infrastructure.
• Supporting the design of new bridges and the assessment, repair, and strengthening of existing structures.
• Assisting with project delivery from feasibility through to construction support, helping meet programme and budget requirements.
• Attending site surveys and client meetings, developing confidence in a client-facing role.
• Building project management skills, including exposure to bidding, tendering, and delivery processes.
• Gaining insight into the commercial and financial aspects of project delivery.Supporting technical activities such as structural inspections, surveys, feasibility studies, and programme preparation.
• Reviewing designs and calculations produced by others under supervision.

Skills

Structural design principles

Bridge engineering

Education

BEng in Civil and/or Structural Engineering

Graduate member of ICE or IStructE

Job description

Vulcain Engineering, a player in engineering and consulting, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructures that will shape the world of tomorrow.

With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering expertise in the form of high added value engineering services.

In the UK, we have a key focus the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).

The Position: Graduate Engineer - Civil & Structural

Crouch Waterfall is continuing to grow and, as part of our expanding Rail/Bridges team, we’re looking for a Graduate Engineer to join our Cardiff office. This role is ideal for someone at an early stage in their career who is keen to build a future in civil & structural engineering, with strong technical support, real project exposure, and clear development opportunities.

The Cardiff office has worked on a range of exciting projects, including:

• Network Rail – including the Western Fabrics Programme at stations such as Exeter St Davids, Stroud, Maidenhead and Penzance, and the Wales Fabrics Programme at Abergavenny, Chester and Llandudno.
• Transport for Wales – station, building, canopy and structural refurbishment schemes across the Wales rail network.
• Ponts Mill Viaduct Refurbishment – permanent and temporary works design for strengthening a 150-year-old, 80m-long viaduct
• Principality Stadium, Cardiff – SCALE Attraction – permanent structural design delivered within a live, high‑profile environment.
• Par Station Access for All – multidisciplinary rail project involving architecture, MEP, telecoms, geotechnics, fire and signalling.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Graduate Engineer will include:

• Working within a multi-disciplinary design team on a varied portfolio of UK projects including rail and road bridges, footbridges, stations, level crossings, buildings, and wider infrastructure.
• Supporting the design of new bridges and the assessment, repair, and strengthening of existing structures.
• Assisting with project delivery from feasibility through to construction support, helping meet programme and budget requirements.
• Attending site surveys and client meetings, developing confidence in a client-facing role.
• Building project management skills, including exposure to bidding, tendering, and delivery processes.
• Gaining insight into the commercial and financial aspects of project delivery.Supporting technical activities such as structural inspections, surveys, feasibility studies, and programme preparation.
• Reviewing designs and calculations produced by others under supervision.

You’ll be supported by experienced senior engineers within a fast-growing Civil & Structural team, with clear pathways for development, including support towards Chartered Engineer status and opportunities to broaden your skills beyond pure design.

Preferred Profile

• A BEng (or higher) in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• A graduate member of ICE or IStructE, or willing to work towards professional membership.
• A strong grounding in structural design principles.
• Open to graduates and early‑career engineers, with 1-2 years relevant practical experience gained through work, placements or projects being desirable.
• Exposure or understanding of bridge engineering or structural design would be an advantage.
• Any exposure to UK rail projects would be desirable but is not essential.
• Fluent in English with the permanent right to work in the UK.
• Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Basingstoke, or willing to relocate (this role does not include travel or relocation expenses).