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# Graduate Structural Engineer – Glastonbury
About The Role
The Role
Gateley Smithers Purslow are seeking a full-time Graduate Structural Engineer to join their growing team in Glastonbury. This is a fast-paced, varied position providing practical support to the Engineering Line Manager. The successful candidate will undertake projects within their level of authority, combining technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to demonstration ambition, drive, and a passion for customer service, while embodying the company’s values: professionalism, strong communication, and a focus on deliverability.
Key Responsibilities
The Graduate Structural Engineer will be responsible for:
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Technical deliverables:
- Preparing reports, calculations, structural designs and technical drawings
- Providing technical advice to clients on structural engineering solutions
- Securing planning or building regulations approvals
- Monitoring and inspecting on-site works completed by contractors
- Co-ordinating with architects and other professional stakeholders
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Client relations & administration:
- Maintaining long-term client relationships through exceptional customer service
- Managing project expectations and stewarding workflows
- Administering contracts and ensuring project compliance
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Online & regulatory compliance:
- Gathering evidence for and adhering to regulations such as CDM2015, Part L requirements and managing requirements for listed/period buildings
- Assessing projects for sustainability and environmental impact
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Daily professional obligations:
- Complying with Gateley Smithers Purslow’s administrative, personnel and H&S procedures.
The Team
Our organisation, Gateley Smithers Purslow, operates under the Gateley Group umbrella and is a self-employed multi-disciplinary professional services firm founded in 1978. Our core practice specialises in providing technical solutions within civil and structural engineering, building surveying, cost consultancy, architecture, planning, heritage conservation, and legal professional services.
Gateley specialises in the insurance sector market, delivering expertise to public and private sector clients through teams consisting of Chartered Building Surveyors, Chartered Structural Engineers and Engineers.
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Gateley has a long-standing reputation for excellence within its industry, having achieved ISO 9001 accreditation and achieving Investors in People Platinum Status, affirming our commitment to a people-focused culture while employing solutions that set the industry benchmark.
The Person
Candidates should demonstrate the following core attributes:
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Essential Qualifications:
- Must be a Graduate Member of either [MGEMIstructE/GMICE] (pre-QC pathways) through the Institution of Structural Engineers or ICE.
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Technical readiness & academic background:
- Must hold a BSc (Hons)/MSc in Civil Engineering or related discipline with vocational qualification recognition.
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Operational expertise:
- Working knowledge of engineering, architectural & planning practices, including understanding of building regulations, planning policies and statutory requirements.
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Professional attributes:
- Experience in delivering projects within deadlines and budgets
- Strong problem-solving and methodical thinking skills & well-developed architectural project management ability
- Proficient in sound mathematics, scientific aptitude, and IT tools required for technical data and digital documentation
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Soft skills & requirements:
- Excellent verbal communication skills and clear written reports.
- An understanding of health & safety legislation and standards.
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence.
About Us
Our Benefits
At Gateley, we are proud of our culture of support, personal growth, and professional rewards. We offer:
Competitive remuneration & opportunities for progression
- Expectations are balanced with your individual contribution, tied to a performance-based pay structure and the opportunity to receive an annual bonus aligned with your excellence.
Learning & development support
- Personal development and training across a variety of specialisms via our Learn Gateway platform.
- Access to the My Flex employee programme offering perks including:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Critical illness insurance benefit
- Season ticket loan facility
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Defined private pension plan
- Flexible annual leave options (purchase of additional leave)
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A comprehensive lifestyle offering
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Retail perks through Perks at Work or Perks at Home
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Free online educational courses across categories including fitness, linguistics, coding, and creative arts.
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Freedom and community engagement via exclusive online courses and learning modules.
Our values & culture
Gateley is recognised by everyone who joins us for its:
- Forward thinking approach and strong problem-solving ethos, catering to clients ranging from UK-based FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, overseas.
- Gateley Story story reflects a commitment to teamwork, success-driven attitude, respect, and continuous improvement.
We celebrate individual contributions every year at our Team Spirit Awards to acknowledge colleagues who embody our values:
- Ambitious for Success
- Forward Thinking
- Room to Breathe
- Trusted to Do
- Working Together
Diversity, Inclusion, and Well-being
Diversity and inclusion lie at the core of Gateley’s values. By embracing global mindsets and fostering prosperity, we provide opportunities for all under diverse backgrounds related to:
- Age, sex, race, or sexual orientation
- Physical / mental ability, culture, or disability
Each individual is empowered to grow professionally and personally, achieve work-life balance with flexible work patterns wherever feasible.
To reinforce these commitments:
- We have been awarded The Law Society’s Gold Charter for Diversity and Inclusion.
- We are recipients of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions award position.
Additional Information
Urgencies to commencing new roles include:
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Pre-employment checks would include:
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Verification of education and professional qualifications
- Criminal records/barring checks as necessary
- Financial stability checks
- Employment references
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