Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer

Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer – Glasgow (2026)

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  Bristol, City of
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK - Bristol, 3 Rivergate

We are looking for ambitious, hardworking, enthusiastic Civil & Structural Engineering graduates with strong computational, mathematical and design skills. The successful candidates will work on a variety of projects from concept design to implementation for clients operating locally, nationally or internationally, focusing on delivering results in technically challenging bridge projects.

• Structural Design
• Bridge Assessment
• Finite Elements Analysis
• Structural Inspections
• Structures Renewal Feasibility Studies
• On-site Works Supervision
• Scheme Management

Graduates will contribute to the design of structures from inception to completion, undertake assessments of existing structures through on‑site inspection and analysis, and manage resources and tasks within a scheme of structures. The program provides mobility between different projects and gradually increases responsibility.

• BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above
• MEng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering is an advantage
• Structural modules or Structural/Bridge Engineering experience would be an advantage
• Good technical understanding of Civil & Structural Engineering
• Demonstrable interest in Bridge Structures Engineering and a career in this industry
• Willing and able to work towards chartership with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institute of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, with confidence to engage clients, colleagues, stakeholders and subcontractors
• Enthusiastic, hard‑working, ambitious and driven
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus

Our Graduate Development Programme (GDP) offers extensive training, mentoring, and exposure to live client projects across a broad range of disciplines. Graduates will receive support to achieve professional review and chartership with relevant international professional institutions. The GDP includes on‑the‑job technical development and classroom training throughout the programme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please contact if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.