Graduate Engineer - University of Southampton Spring Careers Fair 2026

🌍 Start Building Tomorrow—Today

At Ayesa, we create solutions that shape skylines, improve lives, and define cities. With a footprint in 24 countries and 13,000+ professionals, we are a leading global firm in infrastructure and engineering. Now, we’re inviting the next generation of engineers to join our teams in either the UK or Ireland —and make a real impact from day one.

We are looking for Graduate Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineers to contribute to the design and delivery of innovative large infrastructure solutions across commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. This is your chance to help build everything from bridges and deep basements to tunnels, marine structures, and high-rise buildings—supported by expert mentors and surrounded by innovation.

💡 Why Join Ayesa?

🌟 Work on iconic and meaningful engineering projects across the UK and globally

🧑🏫 Mentoring by some of the best minds in civil & structural engineering

🚀 Career progression tailored to your goals—including support towards Chartership

🌐 A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture

💼 Competitive benefits and hybrid working flexibility

📚 Continuous professional development, training, and structured career pathways

Position:

Are you ready for your first graduate opportunity, working in an organisation that really values your individual contribution? Do you want to combine your core technical skills in a learning orientated organisation? Are you committed to delivering real value for the clients you serve? If you answered “Yes” to each of these questions then we believe you will hugely enjoy working for Ayesa and you will be highly rewarded for the contribution you make.

Requirements:

🎯 What You Bring

Must-Haves:

✅ A minimum 2:1 degree (BEng or MEng) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Structural Engineering

✅ Solid knowledge of structural design in steel and reinforced concrete

✅ Confident using relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Tekla, ETABS, Revit, etc.)

✅ Strong report-writing and presentation skills

✅ A commitment to continuous learning and achieving Chartered status

✅ Understanding of current Codes of Practice , Eurocodes , and Health & Safety regulations

✅ Effective communicator—able to build strong relationships with clients and teams alike

Other information:

🎁 What’s in It for You

✅ Competitive Salary

🏡 Hybrid Work Model (2–3 days from home)

🕓 Flexible Hours 37.5 per week (Core: 10am–4pm Mon–Thu, 10am–3pm Fri)

💰 Pension Matching & Financial Planning Support

🛡️ Income Protection & Life Assurance

📚 Professional Development and Chartership Support

🤝 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

🌱 Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture

🎉 Socials, Recognition Awards & Wellbeing Initiatives

🌴 Generous Annual Leave with Additional Days Based on Service

🤝 We’re Inclusive by Design

Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.