Ayesa Engineering - UK and Ireland
Graduate Structural Engineer

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Job Title: Graduate Structural / Civil Engineer
Division: Rail/Bridges
Location: Manchester, UK
About Us
Ayesa Engineering is a global engineering consultancy with over 13,000 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME.
With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa Engineering has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.
Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles — offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.
Position
- Working as a member of a project team to deliver quality structural engineering services to clients
- Assisting with the design and assessment of structural elements associated with rail and bridge infrastructure
- Supporting the delivery of structural designs in accordance with relevant standards, specifications and client requirements
- Assisting with structural calculations, analysis, design development and technical reporting
- Supporting the preparation of drawings, specifications and other technical deliverables
- Assisting with site inspections and surveys, and developing an understanding of how structural designs are implemented on site
- Monitors processes and results and ensures that they comply with relevant safety, legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
- Ability to make appropriate judgments and decisions and exercise initiative, with support from experienced engineers
- Assisting at the tender stage of projects
- Developing an understanding of project requirements, programmes, budgets and client expectations
- Management of projects in compliance with Ayesa Engineering's Integrated Management System (IMS)
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Requirements
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a relevant field
- Adheres to all Codes of Practice, Design Standards and Health and Safety Regulations
- Can effectively communicate with clients, colleagues and outside agencies and build effective working relationships while always aiming to exceed client expectations
- Represents and promotes Ayesa in a professional manner and develops effective working relationships with clients and potential clients
- Is committed to Continued Professional Development
- Demonstrates an interest in structural engineering and the rail/bridges sector
- Knowledge or understanding of structural engineering principles, including structural analysis, design and assessment
- Knowledge or understanding of relevant structural materials, such as steel, concrete and masonry
- Understanding of relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and/or other applicable design standards would be desirable
- Proven ability, or willingness to develop skills, in relevant structural engineering software
- Good report writing, communication and presentation skills
- Previous experience of working on rail, bridges or other infrastructure projects would be desirable
- A proactive approach to learning and developing technical knowledge within a multidisciplinary engineering environment


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Other information
This role attracts the following benefits package:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive holiday
- Attractive pension benefits
- Accident and illness cover
- Development/progression opportunities
- Actively encourage CPD
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional membership funding
- Annual leave increases in line with service
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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