At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to design and analyse structures across various sectors.
- Company: Established consultancy with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, training support, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Enjoy regular social events and a focus on health and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career and work towards Chartership in a vibrant environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and ideally 2+ years of consultancy experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking an Assistant Structural Engineer with around 2 years of experience to join its growing team in Hertfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer with some consultancy experience to develop their technical skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Opportunity
You will be joining a dynamic structural engineering team delivering projects across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, energy, and R&D. Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you will gain exposure to both new build and refurbishment projects, supporting your progression towards Chartership.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out structural design and analysis in steel, concrete, timber, and masonry
- Use industry software such as Tekla and TEDDS
- Collaborate with architects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
- Support project coordination, planning, and reporting
- Attend meetings and liaise with stakeholders
- Conduct site visits and ensure compliance with design and safety standards
- Contribute to innovative design solutions and problem solving
About You
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent)
- Ideally 2+ years' experience within a structural consultancy
- Experience designing with common building materials
- Understanding of geotechnics and foundation design
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Proactive, self‑motivated, and keen to develop professionally
- Working towards Chartership (IStructE or ICE)
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Structured training, CPD, and Chartership support
- Paid professional memberships and study leave
- Generous holiday allowance with options to buy or sell leave
- Pension scheme and additional financial benefits
- Health and wellbeing support
- Regular social events and a collaborative team culture
- Free on-site parking and office refreshments
