Graduate Civil & Structural Engineer

Vulcain Engineering - UK; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Your

Annual discretionary bonus

Private medical Insurance

Pension scheme up to 5%

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Crouch Waterfall, part of the Vulcain Engineering Group, is growing its Cardiff Rail/Bridges team and seeking a Graduate Engineer. You will contribute to varied UK projects, support bridge design, and gain exposure to feasibility through construction support, with clear development pathways toward Chartered Engineer status.

The role offers a hybrid working setup, progression opportunities, and a benefits package designed to support wellbeing and finance.

Qualifications

• Graduate with BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Membership or willingness to pursue ICE/IStructE.
• Strong grounding in structural design principles.
• Open to graduates/early-career engineers with 1–2 years of practical experience desirable.
• Exposure to bridge engineering or structural design is advantageous.
• UK rail project exposure desirable but not essential.
• Fluent English and right to work in the UK.
• Cardiff-based or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary design team on varied UK projects including rail/road bridges, footbridges, stations, level crossings and wider infrastructure.
• Support design of new bridges and assessment, repair, and strengthening of existing structures.
• Assist with project delivery from feasibility through construction support, meeting programme and budget requirements.
• Attend site surveys and client meetings to develop client-facing confidence.
• Build project management skills including bidding, tendering and delivery processes.
• Gain insight into commercial and financial aspects of project delivery.
• Support technical activities such as inspections, surveys, feasibility studies, and programme preparation.
• Review designs and calculations produced by others under supervision.

Skills

Bridge engineering exposure

Structural design principles

English fluency

UK rail exposure

Location flexibility

Education

BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

ICE/IStructE membership (or willingness to pursue)

Job description

This role is offered by Crouch Waterfall, a subsidiary of Vulcain Engineering Group.

As part of the Vulcain family, Crouch Waterfall brings decades of specialist experience in Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering to a wide range of UK infrastructure projects. Crouch Waterfall specialise in core areas of Bridges, Rail, Infrastructure, Buildings and Geotechnical Services, designing and co-ordinating projects from conception to completion. Established since 1981, the business has experienced steady growth driven by a committed and highly skilled workforce of 120 employees.

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 Cardiff, or willing to relocate.

Why Join Us?

At Crouch Waterfall, we're committed to investing in our people through tailored training, mentoring, and real opportunities for progression. Whether you're aiming for Chartership, developing leadership skills, or looking for broader commercial exposure - we'll support your growth every step of the way.

You'll be part of supportive team with an open-door culture, where your voice is heard and your ideas matter. We offer the chance to work across sectors - with proven success helping engineers move from buildings and commercial projects into infrastructure and heavy industry.

With a strong presence in the rail and construction sectors, and as part of the wider Vulcain Engineering Group, you'll benefit from international connections, long-term stability, and a truly collaborative culture.

We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline.

We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including:

• Hybrid working set-up, with flexible working hours.
• Casual office attire and a relaxed and comfortable working environment
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, plus a day off on your Birthday
• Additional leave purchase scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical Insurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme, up to 5%
• Cycle to work scheme

Crouch Waterfall is committed to valuing our diversity and eliminating discrimination. All our employees have an equal chance of advancement based upon merit, access to opportunities, and the training necessary to that end irrespective of your sex, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability unrelated to the ability to carry out the job, or age.

We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we're only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.