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 Master series, Tekla Structural Designer, Robot, or similar (Master series 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 Master series, 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