Structural Engineer

Our client, a dynamic consultancy in the cross-sector engineering industry, is currently seeking to appoint a Structural Engineer. This permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on various building and infrastructure projects, collaborating closely with Project Managers and senior staff. The position is designed to support your progression toward a professional qualification in IStructE or ICE.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering Knowledge & Application

• Undertake structural analysis and design across a variety of projects involving steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
• Apply engineering principles and professional judgement to solve technical challenges, producing calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Develop safe, practical, sustainable, and cost-effective design solutions, considering buildability and whole-life performance.
• Use industry-standard software such as Masterseries, Tekla Structural Designer, Robot, or similar (Masterseries preferred).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards, including Eurocodes and the Building Safety Act 2022.

Leadership & Development

• Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians as appropriate.
• Actively develop skills aligned with IStructE/ICE professional development pathways.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, quality, and delivery methods.
• Take on increasing responsibility in project delivery as experience develops.

Communication & Collaboration

• Liaise effectively with clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Delivery & Responsibility

• Take ownership of defined design packages, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, programme, budget, and quality standards.
• Support Project Managers in coordinating project activities and meeting client requirements.
• Contribute to technical reports, design reviews, and project documentation.
• Manage time and resources effectively to support project profitability.

Professional Commitment

• Work in accordance with relevant standards, codes, company procedures, and quality systems.
• Demonstrate awareness of health, safety, wellbeing, risk management, and environmental considerations.
• Apply sustainable engineering principles in all aspects of design and delivery.
• Actively pursue professional qualification (IStructE/ICE) and maintain continuous professional development (CPD).

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in structural analysis and design across common materials.
• Familiarity with structural design software such as Masterseries, Tekla, Robot, ETABS.
• Knowledge of UK design standards, including Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and organisational abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Diverse and interesting range of projects to work on.

If you are a motivated Structural Engineer looking to advance your career in a thriving environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated and talented team.