Graduate Design Engineer

Based in York, this role focuses on supporting the full design lifecycle of rail and civil infrastructure projects under supervision, assisting with engineering calculations, technical reports, and site surveys while working toward ICE or IStructE professional accreditation.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive annual salary

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

• Company pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Medicash Health Cash Plan and employee benefits platform

• Structured development programme

• Support towards professional accreditation (ICE / IStructE or similar)

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative working environment

• Volunteering days and employee engagement initiatives

About the Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Post-Graduate Design Engineer to join our growing Civils & Structures design team in York.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to begin their career in engineering design within the rail and civils infrastructure sector. You will work under the guidance of experienced design engineers, contributing to the development of technical solutions across a wide range of civil and structural projects.

You’ll gain exposure across the full design lifecycle from feasibility and early-stage concept design through to detailed design, while developing your technical capability in a supportive environment.

About the Team / Business Unit

As part of a growing in-house design capability, our Civils & Structures team delivers engineering solutions across major infrastructure and rail projects.

Typical project work includes:

• Bridge reconstruction, refurbishment, and strengthening

• Station infrastructure and platform upgrades

• Structural works including bridges, footbridges, and associated assets  

You’ll join a collaborative team committed to delivering safe, efficient, and innovative engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of engineering designs under supervision

• Input into technical solutions that meet programme, budget, and quality requirements

• Support production of calculations, reports, and design outputs to industry standards

• Contribute to the design process from concept through to detailed design

• Assist with site visits, surveys, and data collection activities

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders

• Develop awareness of industry standards, codes of practice, and regulations

• Apply Safe by Design and CDM principles in all aspects of work

About You

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)

• Working towards membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., ICE, IStructE)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and teamwork abilities

• Willingness to learn and develop within a structured graduate programme

• Interest in rail, infrastructure, and structural engineering projects

Why Join Us?

• Structured career pathway with clear progression

• Mentorship from experienced engineers

• Hands-on project involvement from day one

• Support toward professional accreditation

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.