Graduate Structural Engineer

You will like developing your career as a Graduate Structural Engineer with a respected and growing independent engineering consultancy in Bristol. You will join a friendly, collaborative and technically accomplished team delivering interesting structural engineering projects across a variety of sectors. You will benefit from hands-on mentoring, varied project exposure and structured support towards professional chartership. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Graduate Structural Engineer with up to 2 years experience who wants to develop technically, gain meaningful project responsibility and progress within a supportive consultancy environment.

The Graduate Structural Engineer role will involve:

• Assisting with the structural design and analysis of projects from concept through to completion
• Producing structural calculations, technical reports, specifications and design information
• Designing structures using steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry
• Working closely with senior engineers, technicians and other members of the project team
• Collaborating with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design professionals
• Supporting the delivery of projects in accordance with UK building regulations, design codes and industry standards
• Attending site visits, inspections and project meetings as required
• Developing your technical knowledge, commercial awareness and project management skills
• Taking on increasing levels of responsibility as your experience and capability develop
• Working towards professional chartership with the ICE and/or IStructE

You will have to be successful as Graduate Structural Engineer, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline
• 1-2 years structural engineering experience, ideally gained within a UK consultancy
• A sound understanding of structural engineering and design principles
• Some experience producing structural calculations and technical design information
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, Eurocodes and relevant industry standards
• Exposure to structural design, analysis, BIM or CAD software would be advantageous
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative approach and genuine enthusiasm for learning and professional development
• Ambition to progress towards Chartered Engineer status

Applications are welcomed from recent graduates with relevant placement or industry experience, as well as Graduate Structural Engineers with 1-2 years post-graduate consultancy experience.

You will get as Graduate Structural Engineer, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £30,000 - £33,000, dependent on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. You will also benefit from:

• Structured training and career development
• Support and mentoring towards ICE and/or IStructE chartership
• Exposure to varied and technically interesting structural projects
• Hands-on involvement throughout the project lifecycle
• Close collaboration with experienced engineers and senior management
• Increasing project responsibility as your career develops
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression

You can apply to Graduate Structural Engineer by pushing the button on this job posting or by sending your CV in confidence. UK-based structural engineering experience is preferred, although applications from high-calibre graduates with relevant placements, internships or transferable technical experience are also welcomed.