At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and analyse structures while managing your own projects and client relationships.
- Company: Established civil and structural engineering consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Up to £45,000 salary, flexible hours, hybrid working, and professional development support.
- Other info: Excellent career growth opportunities and direct access to experienced directors.
- Why this job: Gain project ownership and work on diverse structural projects that make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in steel and concrete design, structural surveys, and proficiency in Tekla Tedds and AutoCAD.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Job Description
Are you a Structural Engineer looking for greater ownership of your projects, closer client contact and a clear route to develop your career?
An established civil and structural engineering consultancy is looking for a Structural Engineer to join its collaborative Pontefract team.
You will work across a varied portfolio of commercial, industrial and wider structural projects, with the opportunity to manage your own workload and build long-term client relationships as your knowledge of the business develops.
This is a role for someone who enjoys combining technical design work with surveys, reporting and practical project delivery.
You will have direct access to experienced directors, structured support during your first few months and increasing autonomy as you become familiar with the consultancy’s clients and standards.
- What you will be doing
- Completing structural analysis and design for steel and concrete structures
- Producing clear, accurate structural calculation packs
- Working on existing buildings, alterations and new structural schemes
- Using Tekla Tedds and Auto CAD to support design and technical drawing work
- Undertaking structural surveys and preparing professional reports
- Supporting commercial and industrial projects, including machinery foundation design
- Liaising with clients, contractors and colleagues to keep projects progressing
- Taking increasing ownership of individual projects and client relationships
- Travelling to client sites when required
The wider project mix includes commercial and industrial work alongside projects across the consultancy’s broader civil and structural portfolio.
What you will bring
You will need demonstrable practical capability in
- Steel design
- Concrete design
- Structural work involving existing buildings and alterations
- Structural surveys and report writing
- Tekla Tedds
- Auto CAD
- Producing accurate structural calculation packs
You should also be comfortable communicating with clients and working towards independent project ownership.
IEng status would be advantageous, although applications are welcomed from Structural Engineers who are actively working towards professional recognition.
You must have the right to work in the UK, a full UK driving licence and access to your own car for business travel.
- Salary, benefits and working pattern
- Salary up to
- £45,000 , with some flexibility for a particularly strong candidate
- Permanent, full-time position
- Flexible start and finish times
- Three days per week in the Pontefract office
- Hybrid working available after a three-month probation period, typically one to two days from home
- Company-wide performance bonus paid every six months
- Annual salary review
- 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 26 days after two years
- Professional subscriptions paid
- Statutory pension
- Business mileage reimbursed at 55p per mile
- Ongoing professional development and direct support from experienced directors
This is an excellent opportunity for a Structural Engineer who wants varied technical work, genuine project ownership and a long-term career within a supportive consultancy.
Apply today with your CV, or contact Castle Employment for a confidential discussion.
Structural Engineer in Pontefract employer: Castle Employment Group
Join a thriving engineering team in Wath, England, where we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive pay, enhanced pension plans, and access to private healthcare, we foster a supportive work culture that values quality craftsmanship and teamwork. Enjoy regular day shifts in a modern workshop environment, with clear pathways for progression and the opportunity to secure a permanent position.
