Structural Design Engineer

Ayesa Engineering - UK and Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured support towards Chartership

Professional membership funding

Training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Job summary

Ayesa Engineering - UK and Ireland is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to join our Rail & Bridges team in the UK. You will work on a variety of rail and bridge projects, delivering design, analysis and technical documentation across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, 2–5 years of experience, and ongoing progress toward Chartered Engineer status. Flexible working arrangements are available within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in structural design, analysis and assessment of civil/bridge infrastructure.
• Familiarity with British Standards and Eurocodes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality civil and structural engineering services to clients.
• Design, assess and analyze rail, bridge and related infrastructure.
• Produce calculations, reports, specifications and deliverables.
• Develop detailed designs per standards and client needs.
• Support drawing reviews and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Attend site inspections and construction activities as required.
• Manage workloads to meet programme and budgets.
• Uphold safety, regulatory and ethical requirements.
• Promote technical excellence and IMS compliance.

Skills

Structural analysis

Engineering fundamentals

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Project delivery

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Working towards Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Structural engineering software

Drawing & documentation

Job description

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.

Why Join Our Rail & Bridges Team?

This is an opportunity to develop your career within a specialist Rail & Bridges team, working on a wide variety of rail, bridges and civil infrastructure projects across the UK.

You will work on technically challenging projects involving the assessment, design and delivery of rail and bridge structures, contributing throughout the project lifecycle from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and construction support.

The role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, developing your skills in structural analysis, design, assessment and project delivery while gaining exposure to major infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and stakeholders, providing valuable experience in the development and delivery of engineering solutions within complex environments.

We are committed to supporting professional development through technical training, professional membership and structured support towards Chartership.

Position

As a Structural Design Engineer, you will:

• Work as a member of a project team to deliver high-quality civil and structural engineering services to clients.
• Undertake the design, assessment and analysis of rail, bridge and associated infrastructure.
• Produce engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and design deliverables.
• Develop detailed design solutions in accordance with relevant standards, specifications and client requirements.
• Support the preparation and review of drawings and technical documentation.
• Liaise with internal multidisciplinary teams, including civil, geotechnical and other engineering disciplines.
• Attend site inspections, surveys and construction activities where required to support project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of projects to programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Monitor processes and outputs to ensure compliance with relevant safety, legal, ethical and regulatory requirements.
• Exercise sound engineering judgement and initiative when developing technical solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering delivery and technical excellence within the team.
• Manage projects in compliance with Ayesa Engineering's Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Represent and promote Ayesa in a professional manner and develop effective working relationships with clients and potential clients.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically 2-5 years' experience in structural design engineering.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Structural Engineers, Institution of Civil Engineers, or another relevant professional body.
• Experience in structural analysis, design and assessment of civil engineering, bridge or other infrastructure.
• Good understanding of structural behaviour and engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and industry design standards.
• Experience producing engineering calculations, reports, drawings and technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and project stakeholders and build positive working relationships.
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Good report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and deliver work to agreed deadlines.
• Familiarity with structural engineering software and design tools.
• Experience of rail infrastructure projects would be desirable but is not essential.
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development and ongoing technical development.

You do not need to have experience in every area listed above. We are looking for engineers with strong technical foundations, a proactive approach to problem solving and a willingness to continue developing their skills within a collaborative engineering environment.

This role attracts the following benefits package:

• Structured support towards Chartership
• Professional membership funding
• Technical and professional training opportunities
• Exposure to a wide range of rail, bridges and infrastructure projects
• Mentoring and leadership opportunities
• Development and progression opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary
• Accident and illness cover
• 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.