Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Graduate Bridge Structures Engineer – Cambridge (Summer 2026)
Graduate engineer designing and assessing bridge structures on global projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Perform structural design of bridge components. • Conduct bridge assessment and condition inspections. • Execute finite element analysis for structural evaluation. • Carry out structural inspections and renewal feasibility studies. • Supervise on‑site works and monitor construction activities. • Manage scheme resources, tasks and schedules. • Contribute to design from inception through completion.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸structural design
- ▸bridge inspection
- ▸finite element
- ▸feasibility study
- ▸site supervision
- ▸project management
What You Bring
Our Bridges business line is expanding after recent high‑profile wins, and we seek ambitious civil and structural engineering graduates with computational, mathematical and design skills. Graduates will work on projects from concept design to implementation for local, national and international clients, focusing on delivering results while enjoying technically challenging work. The Bridges team offers opportunities across the UK, Europe, the United States and the Middle East, including design of new projects, assessment and maintenance of the UK bridge network, and renewal of existing structures. Success requires excellence, agility, perseverance, communication, forward‑thinking and global awareness to maintain and enhance client and stakeholder relationships. • BEng (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering with a 2:1 or higher. • MEng or MSc in Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred). • Experience or coursework in structural/bridge engineering. • Strong technical understanding of civil and structural principles. • Demonstrated interest in bridge engineering and commitment to chartership (ICE or IStructE). • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders. • Ability to prioritize, work both independently and collaboratively.
Requirements
- ▸beng
- ▸meng
- ▸bridge eng
- ▸ms office
- ▸communication
- ▸ice chartership
Benefits
Our Graduate Development Programme provides mobility between projects, mentorship, chartership support and regular training modules, ensuring graduates quickly assume greater responsibility. Over 750 graduates across the UK & Ireland work in more than 40 disciplines, making tangible environmental and societal contributions. Hybrid work options give you flexibility to work from office, remotely or on client sites, while a safe, respectful workplace encourages you to bring your whole self and leverage unique talents. AECOM offers a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programmes to meet diverse employee needs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to each person’s potential and provide a Disability Confident Interview Scheme for applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions who meet the essential criteria.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time