Graduate Structural / Civil Engineer

Ayesa; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday

Accident and illness cover

Development opportunities

CPD encouragement

Flexible working arrangements

Professional membership funding

Annual leave increases

Job summary

Ayesa is seeking a dedicated graduate structural engineer to join our Rail & Bridges team in Manchester. You will work on live UK projects across the full engineering lifecycle, gaining exposure from inspections to construction on-site and in-office environments.

You will learn from experienced engineers, engage with clients and contractors, and develop toward professional chartership with supported CPD and formal training.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Complies with Codes of Practice, Design Standards and Health & Safety regulations.
• Effective communication with clients, colleagues and agencies; strive to exceed client expectations.
• Represents Ayesa professionally and builds client relationships.
• Committed to Continued Professional Development.
• Interest in structural engineering and rail/bridges sector.
• Knowledge of structural analysis, design and assessment.
• Understanding of steel, concrete and masonry materials.
• Desirable understanding of British Standards/Eurocodes.
• Willingness to develop skills in structural engineering software.
• Good report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Previous rail/bridges or infrastructure project experience desirable.
• Proactive learner in multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality structural engineering services to clients.
• Assist with design and assessment of structural elements for rail and bridge infrastructure.
• Support delivery of designs per relevant standards and client requirements.
• Assist with structural calculations, analysis, design development and technical reporting.
• Assist with drawings, specifications and other technical deliverables.
• Assist with site inspections and understanding on-site implementation.
• Monitor processes to ensure safety, regulatory compliance.
• Develop judgment and initiative with support from experienced engineers.
• Assist at tender stage of projects.
• Understand project requirements, programmes, budgets and client expectations.
• Manage projects in line with IMS requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Continued Professional Development

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural engineering software

Job description

Company Description

Division: Rail/Bridges

Location: Manchester, UK

Ayesa Engineering is a global engineering consultancy with over 13,000 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME.

With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa Engineering has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.

Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles — offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.

Position

Why join our Rail & Bridges team?

This is an opportunity to start your structural engineering career within a specialist Rail & Bridges team, working on a wide variety of live projects across the UK.

You will gain experience across the full engineering lifecycle, from structural inspections and surveys through to analysis, design, assessment and construction. You will have the opportunity to work both in the office and on site, allowing you to see how the engineering principles you learn at university are applied to real structures and live construction projects.

You will work alongside experienced engineers who will support your technical development and give you the opportunity to build your knowledge and confidence on real projects. You will also work with clients, contractors and other disciplines, providing valuable insight into how engineering projects are developed and delivered.

We are committed to developing the next generation of engineers, with opportunities for technical training, professional development, professional membership and support towards Chartership.

What You Will Be Doing

• Working as a member of a project team to deliver quality structural engineering services to clients
• Assisting with the design and assessment of structural elements associated with rail and bridge infrastructure
• Supporting the delivery of structural designs in accordance with relevant standards, specifications and client requirements
• Assisting with structural calculations, analysis, design development and technical reporting
• Supporting the preparation of drawings, specifications and other technical deliverables
• Assisting with site inspections and surveys, and developing an understanding of how structural designs are implemented on site
• Monitors processes and results and ensures that they comply with relevant safety, legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
• Ability to make appropriate judgments and decisions and exercise initiative, with support from experienced engineers
• Assisting at the tender stage of projects
• Developing an understanding of project requirements, programmes, budgets and client expectations
• Management of projects in compliance with Ayesa Engineering's Integrated Management System (IMS)

Requirements

What You Bring

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a relevant field
• Adheres to all Codes of Practice, Design Standards and Health and Safety Regulations
• Can effectively communicate with clients, colleagues and outside agencies and build effective working relationships while always aiming to exceed client expectations
• Represents and promotes Ayesa in a professional manner and develops effective working relationships with clients and potential clients
• Is committed to Continued Professional Development
• Demonstrates an interest in structural engineering and the rail/bridges sector
• Knowledge or understanding of structural engineering principles, including structural analysis, design and assessment
• Knowledge or understanding of relevant structural materials, such as steel, concrete and masonry
• Understanding of relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and/or other applicable design standards would be desirable
• Proven ability, or willingness to develop skills, in relevant structural engineering software
• Good report writing, communication and presentation skills
• Previous experience of working on rail, bridges or other infrastructure projects would be desirable
• A proactive approach to learning and developing technical knowledge within a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Other information

This role attracts the following benefits package:

• Competitive holiday
• Accident and illness cover
• Development/progression opportunities
• Actively encourage CPD
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional membership funding
• Annual leave increases in line with service

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.