Rail Bridge Engineer - BIM Design & Chartered Path

Arcadis; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our growing rail design team in York, delivering high-profile rail infrastructure projects across the UK. You will contribute to design solutions within budget and time constraints while benefiting from mentoring and support toward Chartered Engineer status.

The role involves delivering civil/structural design tasks, working in BIM environments, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Student/Graduate ICE or IStructE membership.
• Experience in bridge/structural/civil design, ideally in consultancy and rail exposure.
• Progressing towards Chartered status with ICE or IStructE.
• Experience using design software to prepare deliverables.
• Awareness of BIM and CDE workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication, good planning and organization.
• Proactive, collaborative and delivery-focused with willingness to learn.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of civil and structural design tasks across rail and multi-sector projects.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports to standards.
• Work within 3D design and BIM environments (AECOSim, Revit, Civil 3D) and in a Common Data Environment.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve issues and deliver coordinated designs.
• Assist with project documentation and help achieve programme, budget and quality targets.
• Attend site visits and surveys within rail environments as required.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Follow company health and safety requirements and contribute to a positive safety culture.
• Develop technical and project delivery skills through mentoring and on-the-job learning.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural design

Team collaboration

Communication

IT literacy

Willingness to travel

Education

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

ICE/IStructE student or graduate membership

Tools

AECOSim

Revit

Civil 3D

BIM

Common Data Environment

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our growing rail design team in York, delivering high-profile rail infrastructure projects across the UK. You will contribute to design solutions within budget and time constraints while benefiting from mentoring and support toward Chartered Engineer status.

The role involves delivering civil/structural design tasks, working in BIM environments, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes.