Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer – Bristol (Summer 2026)
Graduate work designing, assessing and managing bridge structures in Bristol.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Perform structural design and bridge assessments using industry‑leading software. • Conduct finite element analysis, structural inspections, and renewal feasibility studies. • Supervise on‑site works and manage scheme resources and tasks. • Contribute to bridge projects from concept through construction for domestic and international clients.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸structural design
- ▸bridge assessment
- ▸finite element
- ▸structural inspection
- ▸feasibility study
- ▸site supervision
What You Bring
Our Bridges business line is expanding following recent high‑profile project wins. We seek ambitious civil and structural engineering graduates with strong computational, mathematical and design skills to work on projects from concept design to implementation for local, national and international clients. Graduates will focus on delivering results while enjoying technically challenging work. • Hold a BEng (2:1) in Civil or Structural Engineering; MEng/MSc a plus. • Demonstrate strong technical understanding and interest in bridge engineering. • Pursue chartership with ICE or IStructE. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and effective communicator with clients and stakeholders. • Show enthusiasm, ambition, and ability to prioritize work within a team.
Requirements
- ▸beng
- ▸chartership
- ▸bridge engineering
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸computational
- ▸teamwork
Benefits
The Bridges team offers challenging opportunities across an evolving industry, with the chance to work on UK or international projects from offices in London, Madrid, Italy, the United States and the Middle East. We assess and maintain the UK bridge network, propose renewal works, and deliver innovative, sustainable solutions using the latest technology while collaborating across AECOM disciplines. Excellence, agility, perseverance, communication, forward‑thinking and global awareness are essential to maintain strong client relationships. Our Graduate Development Programme (GDP) challenges and inspires graduates to make a real difference. Over 750 graduates across the UK & Ireland, from more than 40 disciplines, receive mentorship, regular training, on‑the‑job technical development and multi‑disciplinary exposure, with support to achieve chartership and professional review on the first attempt. We offer hybrid work options, giving flexibility to work from office, remotely or on client sites while fostering a safe, respectful workplace where every individual can bring their whole self to work. AECOM provides a wide range of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs, and we are a Disability Confident Employer, encouraging candidates with disabilities or long‑term conditions to apply. • Receive graduate development support including mentorship, chartership assistance, and multi‑disciplinary project exposure. • Benefit from hybrid work options and an inclusive, supportive environment.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time