Structural Technician

Structural Technician

Location: Derby

Salary: Competitive

Overview

Our client is an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy who has an immediate requirement for a Structural Technician to join its structural engineering design team based in Derby. The role offers exposure to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors and supports ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural design and technical detailing using industry-standard software, including Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
• Contribution to projects across education, health, industrial, commercial, and housing sectors
• Involvement in designs ranging from small housing schemes to multi-storey developments, with construction values between £250,000 and £30 million
• Support on projects delivered to BIM Level 2
• Structural design using steel, timber, masonry, and reinforced concrete
• Application of geotechnical engineering principles within structural designs
• Supporting less experienced team members where required

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years\’ experience in a Structural Technician role or similar
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Revit
• Strong analytical skills
• OND level qualification in a related discipline or higher
• Sound knowledge of geotechnical engineering

Desirable

• Strong teamwork ethic
• Self-motivated approach
• Strong focus on client care

Education & Professional Development

• Qualified to OND level or higher in a relevant discipline
• Assistance available toward membership of relevant professional institutions if required
• Proven support and mentoring towards ICE or IStructE membership
• Training opportunities available to support progression to HNC and degree-level qualifications

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Confident communicator, both verbally and in written English
• Client-focused, with strong interpersonal skills