FJD Consulting
Graduate / Design Engineer

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About FJD Consulting
FJD Consulting is an engineering design consultancy specialising in the rail and transportation sectors, delivering high-quality rail-related engineering design services. The organisation combines the expertise expected from major consultancies with a responsive, innovative, and cost-effective approach. Recognised for excellence, FJD Consulting has received industry awards including 'SME of the Year' at the Engineering Talent Awards in 2022. The company has specialist teams across Bridges/Structures, Civils, Geotechnics, and M&E.
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a civils Graduate or Design Engineer who will support the delivery of rail and civil engineering design projects within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to concept, preliminary, and detailed designs. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Preparing and reviewing design drawings and models
- Undertaking technical calculations
- Assisting with site visits, design reports, calculations
- Supporting the coordination of permanent and temporary works designs
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The role involves working with modern digital engineering tools, including CAD and BIM platforms, and collaborating with engineers, technicians, and external partners to produce buildable and safe solutions. The Graduate / Design Engineer will also:
- Participate in design reviews
- Help address engineering risks
- Support innovation and low-carbon design initiatives
This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Bristol, with a blend of office and work-from-home arrangements dependent upon experience.
Qualifications & Experience
- A Degree in civil engineering or a closely related subject
- One year minimum of relevant work experience which may include work experience or work placements
- An understanding or experience Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and willingness to work within BIM and digital collaboration environments
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills, with attention to detail and commitment to design quality and safety
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate in a hybrid working environment
- The ability to communicate in all forms in English to a professional level
- The ability to travel to potentially remote locations and access transportation related infrastructure such as buildings, gantries, bridges and line of route railways, occasionally at night or at weekends. A driving licence is preferred but not essential
- Knowledge or experience in the application of Eurocodes, Network Rail and highways standards is desirable


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Benefits
- Salary between £29k and £40k dependent upon experience and qualifications
- Company Pension scheme
- Paid professional membership fees
- Private Medical Insurance
- Group Income Protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy/sell holiday
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Enhanced paternity pay
- Perkbox access
How to Apply
For more details or to apply, please contact chris.jefferson@fjdconsulting.co.uk
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