Graduate Design Engineer

Graduate Design Engineer focuses on assisting in the development of engineering designs under supervision.

What the role involves

• Assisting in the development of engineering designs under supervision.
• Input into technical solutions that meet programme, budget, and quality requirements.
• Supporting production of calculations, reports.
• Contribute to the design process from concept through to detailed design.
• Assisting with site visits, surveys, and data collection activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Confirmed role details

• Competitive annual salary.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Company pension scheme.

Candidate fit

• Technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving.

Additional role context

• This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to begin their career in engineering design within the rail and civils infrastructure sector.
• Work under the guidance of experienced design engineers, contributing to the development of technical solutions across a wide range of civil and structural projects.
• As part of a growing in-house design capability, our Civils & Structures team delivers engineering solutions across major infrastructure and rail projects.