Graduate Engineer (Bridge, Marine and Offshore Structures) - Summer Intake 2026 in Bristol

Be among the first 25 applicants for a Graduate Engineer position in London, Bristol, or York. This is a permanent role with hybrid working options.

Do you want to be part of our green transition? Can you design for a company that says ‘No’ to fossil fuel projects? Are you graduating in Civil/Structural Engineering this summer? Then, join us and we can be exceptional together.

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

To grow our engineering team, we are looking for a Graduate Engineer to join us. Working on a wide range of bridge and structures projects, you’ll co-create on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programmes in the UK. You'll also be supported by our engineers on your ongoing professional development (Chartership) with a tailored plan to achieve your career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Producing engineering designs, assessments, and evaluations in accordance with project requirements.
• Preparing calculations, writing reports, and checking drawings.
• Checking design calculations and drawings done by other engineers.
• Performing a wide variety of engineering activities including collating and understanding data, running analysis, developing calculation methods, and working with colleagues to deliver consistently high-quality project work.
• Contributing to the dissemination of engineering good practice and implementation of our in-house tools such as the carbon calculation tool.
• With the support of your project manager, plan and prioritise your workload, reporting back on progress against a project budget and programme.
• Responsible for delivering your own work to a high technical standard, ensuring accuracy through a diligent and careful approach to self-checking.
• Attending site visits or client meetings.

Qualifications

• Been studying to obtain a bachelor's or master's degree either in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc) with aspirations to become a Chartered Engineer.
• Experience of working in an engineering environment (such as a year in industry or summer placements).
• Familiar with either UK standards or equivalent European or Euro Codes.
• Possess an understanding of CDM Regulations, specifically the designers’ requirements.
• Be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and interest in engineering and a personal commitment to technical excellence.
• Have the ability and willingness to work in a diverse and multi-disciplinary team.
• Be able to demonstrate good communication skills and teamwork.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability. We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

What we also offer

• 28 days’ holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays.
• Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities.
• Private health care, for you and your immediate dependants.
• Flexible and hybrid working conditions.
• Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions.
• Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange.
• Life assurance.

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.