Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer

Employee type

Permanent

Salary

Competitive

Category

Engineering

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Job Description

Shape Projects That Make a Lasting Impact

Are you a Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a collaborative consultancy that genuinely invests in its people?

This is an opportunity to join a growing multidisciplinary practice delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse range of projects, from commercial and residential developments to education, defence, and public sector schemes. You'll play a key role in transforming concepts into practical, buildable designs while working alongside experienced engineers, architects, and design professionals.

With a strong focus on technical excellence, professional development, and flexible working, this role offers the chance to broaden your experience, progress towards chartership, and work on projects that have a tangible impact on the built environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Designing practical, efficient, and commercially viable structural solutions

Working closely with architects, technicians, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated designs

Producing structural calculations, sketches, details, and technical information

Carrying out structural surveys, inspections, and assessments

Preparing clear, concise technical reports and recommendations

Supporting bid submissions, fee proposals, and project planning activities

Building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders

Contributing to projects from initial concept through to completion

Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and industry best practice

What's On Offer

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional leave for long service and seasonal shutdown periods

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Professional subscription support

Structured mentoring and career development

Family-friendly policies

Team social events and networking opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance cover

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing and mental health support programmes

Employee referral incentives

About You

We're keen to hear from engineers who bring a combination of technical capability, ambition, and a collaborative approach. Ideally, you'll have:

A degree or master's qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering

Progress towards Chartered Engineer status through ICE or IStructE

Experience working on both new-build and refurbishment projects

Knowledge of steel, concrete, timber, and masonry design

Experience producing structural calculations and technical design information

Familiarity with BIM processes and software such as Revit

A strong understanding of UK structural design standards and regulations

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Experience carrying out structural surveys and preparing technical reports

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A proactive attitude and desire to take ownership of your work

The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams

A client-focused mindset with an interest in developing long-term professional relationships

Security

Requirements

Due to the nature of certain projects, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) or already hold active SC clearance.

If you're looking for a role that offers genuine project variety, clear career progression, and the opportunity to work alongside talented engineering professionals, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now

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about your career.

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