Bridge Engineering
We are recruiting for graduates in the following services and locations:
* Bridge Engineering: Exeter, Truro, Carlisle, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow
* Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory: London
* Pavement Engineering: Derby, Reading or London
Working as a Graduate in the Civil team will mean working on exciting and innovative projects across our specialist services. You can apply to work in one of our engineering teams which include bridges, airport planning and advisory, airfield engineering, maritime engineering, asset management and pavements. Each team offers hands‑on experience, early responsibility, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration on both small and large‑scale projects, supporting professional growth.
Graduates will benefit from a robust pipeline of work and great mentorship from experienced engineers. This comprehensive and varied experience builds a solid foundation for a successful engineering career within a global industry.
Projects
* Bridges: A9 Dualling Specimen Design, A83 Rest and Be Thankful, M8 Woodside Viaducts, A5 Western Transport Corridor, Southern Link Road (CSLR), Tyne Bridge refurbishment, Thelwall Viaduct, HS2 Old Oak Common and Euston Stations, Old Street Underground Station redevelopment, Network Rail Civil Assessment Framework, Brent Cross TfL Structures Project
* Pavement Engineering: Bristol Port, National Highways, DIO MOD HS2 Old Oak Common Lane, aircraft arrestor system in Iceland, airfield in Guinea, offshore wind assembly port for 2500T cranes, National Highways SDF projects, local authority projects
* Airport Planning & Advisory: Leeds Bradford Airport Strategic Study, Copenhagen Airport Master Plan, Almaty Airport Technical Advisory, Dubai World Central Airport Phase II, Airport Master Plans and Competitions in Saudi Arabia
Bridge Engineering
Our Civil teams include:
Working as a Graduate in this team, you will be supporting experienced colleagues with a range of civil engineering works such as structural inspection, assessment, design, strengthening, repair, asset management, and project management, gaining exposure to major works. The diverse workload provides a variation of work allowing graduates to manage smaller projects early on, while gaining exposure to large, complex works, aiding their rapid development as Engineers.
Day‑to‑day Activities (Bridge Engineering)
* Bridge inspections using specialist access provision such as pontoons, under bridge inspection gantries, mobile elevated working platforms and confined space entry techniques.
* Organisation of site visits and structural design and assessment.
* Asset management – design of structural repairs.
* Structural bridge assessment calculations.
* Supervision of contractors and project management.
* Business development and tendering.
Aviation – Airport Planning & Advisory
Being a Graduate in this team will involve delivering high‑quality airport planning and advisory services in the UK and internationally, including master planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, airside and terminal modelling, and sustainability advice. Activities include technical delivery of planning tasks, capacity analysis, bid preparation, and research on emerging markets such as sustainable aviation fuels and AAM/eVTOLs.
Day‑to‑day Activities (Aviation)
* Contributing to the technical delivery of airport planning and advisory tasks on a variety of UK and international aviation projects.
* Delivering airport planning & capacity solutions as part of airport master plans and development projects, covering airfield, apron, terminal, landside, ancillary facilities etc. and providing robust analysis and advice for technical advisory projects.
* Being responsible for the successful completion and delivery of airport planning related tasks.
* Contributing to the preparation of bids and proposals for potential new projects.
* Contributing to the team's technical understanding of new emerging markets relating to sustainable aviation, carbon reduction, sustainable aviation fuels, AAM/eVTOLs.
Pavement Engineering
Working within our Pavement Engineering team you will deliver a range of civil engineering works with an emphasis in pavement engineering. Our team have exposure of working in many regions across the world and have experience with regional standards and materials. They deliver works in pavement assessment, design, and asset management for aviation, maritime, streetscapes and highways, focusing on cost efficiency and reducing embodied carbon.
Day‑to‑day Activities (Pavement)
* Assisting with the inspection of a local highway and pavement inspections.
* Pavement design to National Highways standards and specifications.
* Pavement design to military and commercial airfield and port standards.
* Design of repairs and maintenance of assets and supporting with expert and technical advice commissions.
* Report writing and preparation of calculations, specifications and drawings.
Graduate Development Programme
Our two‑year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programme includes core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on‑the‑job experience.
Our teams are committed to your career progression, encouraging growth from the outset. Many colleagues joined as graduates and have now advanced within the business. We encourage you to pursue chartered status with professional bodies such as the ICE and IStructE, ensuring your development is a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution’s training agreement, guiding you towards chartered status.
What Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for.
* Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career’s recruitment process.
* You’ll be looking to start work in September 2026.
* You’ll have a passion for engineering.
* You’ll have a desire for the built environment, infrastructure, places and the economy.
* You’ll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.
* You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have.
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