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Graduate Structural Engineer
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Graduate Structural Engineer
Bristol | £26,000–£32,000 + Package
You will like
- Developing your career as a Graduate Structural Engineer with a respected and growing independent engineering consultancy in Bristol.
- Joining a friendly, collaborative and technically accomplished team delivering interesting structural engineering projects across a variety of sectors.
- Benefiting 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.
You will like
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.
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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.
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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 £26,000–£32,000, 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.
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