Graduate Design Engineer
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Job description
What if your next step led further than you thought? With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we'll help you get there. BAM UK&I are looking for a Graduate Design Engineer in Scotland. Please note some roles based in Scotland will be in remote locations. Making Possible
- Liaise with other departments and project teams within the Company with respect to design requirements.
- Undertake site visits when appropriate.
- Ensure that the design work undertaken is carried out in accordance with the Company procedures and that a high level of professionalism is maintained.
- Ensure that chargeable work can be evaluated by the recording of all time spent on design tasks being recorded within Timewell.
- Prepare detailed designs in accordance with current standards and codes including calculations, design risk assessments and sufficiently detailed sketches for the preparation of 3D models and drawings.
- Summarise quantities relating to design tasks and prepare for pricing purposes.
- Carry out other relevant duties as required from time to time.
- Ensure design database is maintained with up-to-date and relevant data.
Requirements
- Completed Degree in Design Engineering in the last 2 years or due to complete in 2026 (other relevant disciplines may also be considered)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A passion and desire to learn and grow within the industry
- Commitment to working towards your Professional Development journey
As well as working in alignment with our values of being collaborative, reliable, inclusive, and taking ownership we will look to understand your personal values, your potential and development areas for the role.
Benefits & conditions
You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team where your skills and ideas make a real impact. We offer opportunities to develop your career, work on challenging projects, and contribute to solutions that improve communities and the environment.
If you are motivated, ambitious and passionate about building excellence, this is your chance to join BAM. What's in it for you?
You will join our structured Graduate Programme, that will provide you with support for all your learning and development needs. This includes Professional Development with an experienced team of subject matter experts in your chosen field.
We offer a Benefits package which includes:
- Company car / allowance OR Travel allowance
- Matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 26 days holiday increasing with length of service
- Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 5 days on top)
- Career Breaks
- 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteering day
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family friendly policies
- Flexible Working
- Access to retail discount platform (BAM Benefits)
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Paid for membership to professional institution
- Living away allowances, Depending on your role, when you join us you could have access to:
- Competitive salary
- A wide range of family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
- 8% matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 26 days holiday
- 2 wellbeing days
- 1 volunteering day
- Flexible benefits pot
- Personal and Professional Development programmes