Graduate Civil & Structral Engineer

Graduate Engineer role focused on civil and structural engineering for rail, bridges and wider infrastructure, supporting design, inspections, surveys and project delivery while gaining experience in project management, commercial activities and working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Crouch Waterfall is continuing to grow and, as part of our expanding Rail/Bridges team, we’re looking for a Graduate Engineer to join our Cardiff office. This role is ideal for someone at an early stage in their career who is keen to build a future in civil & structural engineering, with strong technical support, real project exposure, and clear development opportunities.

The Cardiff office has worked on a range of exciting projects, including:

• Network Rail – including the Western Fabrics Programme at stations such as Exeter St Davids, Stroud, Maidenhead and Penzance, and the Wales Fabrics Programme at Abergavenny, Chester and Llandudno.

• Transport for Wales – station, building, canopy and structural refurbishment schemes across the Wales rail network.

• Ponts Mill Viaduct Refurbishment – permanent and temporary works design for strengthening a 150-year-old, 80m-long viaduct

• Principality Stadium, Cardiff – SCALE Attraction – permanent structural design delivered within a live, high-profile environment.

• Par Station Access for All – multidisciplinary rail project involving architecture, MEP, telecoms, geotechnics, fire and signalling.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Graduate Engineer will include:

• Working within a multi-disciplinary design team on a varied portfolio of UK projects including rail and road bridges, footbridges, stations, level crossings, buildings, and wider infrastructure.

• Supporting the design of new bridges and the assessment, repair, and strengthening of existing structures.

• Assisting with project delivery from feasibility through to construction support, helping meet programme and budget requirements.

• Attending site surveys and client meetings, developing confidence in a client-facing role.

• Building project management skills, including exposure to bidding, tendering, and delivery processes.

• Gaining insight into the commercial and financial aspects of project delivery.

• Supporting technical activities such as structural inspections, surveys, feasibility studies, and programme preparation.

• Reviewing designs and calculations produced by others under supervision.

You’ll be supported by experienced senior engineers within a fast-growing Civil & Structural team, with clear pathways for development, including support towards Chartered Engineer status and opportunities to broaden your skills beyond pure design.

Profile wanted

Preferred Profile:

• A BEng (or higher) in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, or another relevant discipline.

• A graduate member of ICE or IStructE, or willing to work towards professional membership.

• A strong grounding in structural design principles.

• Open to graduates and early-career engineers, with 1-2 years relevant practical experience gained through work, placements or projects being desirable.

• Exposure or understanding of bridge engineering or structural design would be an advantage.

• Any exposure to UK rail projects would be desirable but is not essential.

• Fluent in English with the permanent right to work in the UK.

• Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Basingstoke, or willing to relocate (this role does not include travel or relocation expenses).