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Graduate to 2–3 Years' Experience
Location: Truro, Cornwall
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Work Where Others Come on Holiday
Imagine finishing work and being on the beach in twenty minutes.
At MBA Consulting, you'll build your engineering career in one of the UK's most desirable places to live while working on exciting projects that genuinely shape communities across Cornwall and the South West.
Based in the heart of Truro, our friendly and growing consultancy delivers civil and structural engineering solutions for a wide range of residential, commercial, healthcare, education, leisure and infrastructure projects.
We're looking for an enthusiastic Structural Engineer, from graduate level through to around two or three years' experience, to join our expanding team.
Whether you're just starting your career or already have some consultancy experience, we'll provide the mentoring, responsibility and support needed to help you become an outstanding engineer.
Why Choose MBA?
At MBA you're never just another engineer.
From your first day you'll work directly alongside experienced Chartered Engineers and Directors, gaining exposure to every stage of a project, from the initial client meeting through planning, detailed design and construction.
You'll have genuine responsibility, regular site visits and direct interaction with clients, architects and contractors, helping you develop not only as a technical engineer but also as a future project leader.
Our culture is built around three simple values:
- Collaborative
- Excellence
- Innovative
The Role
You'll become part of our structural engineering team, working on projects across Cornwall and the South West.
Typical projects include:
- Private residential developments
- Commercial buildings
- Schools and education facilities
- Healthcare developments
- Industrial buildings
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Community and leisure projects
- Affordable housing developments
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Your responsibilities will include:
- Structural design using steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.
- Producing structural calculations and technical reports.
- Preparing engineering drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Attending client meetings and site visits.
- Undertaking structural inspections and surveys.
- Liaising with architects, contractors and other consultants.
- Assisting with Building Regulations and construction information.
- Developing practical, buildable engineering solutions.
As your experience grows, so will your responsibility and involvement in managing projects.
Who We're Looking For
Essential
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng).
- Graduate to approximately three years' relevant experience.
- Good understanding of structural engineering principles.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Full UK driving licence or working towards obtaining one.
Desirable
- Consultancy experience.
- Tekla Structural Designer.
- TEDDS.
- Autodesk Revit.
- AutoCAD.
- Progress towards ICE or IStructE membership.
Flexible Working That Works
We recognise that everyone works differently.
MBA has introduced flexible working arrangements designed to provide genuine work-life balance whilst maintaining excellent collaboration and client service.
Whether you're an early starter who enjoys finishing earlier in the day or prefer beginning later in the morning, you'll have flexibility to structure your working day around your personal commitments whilst remaining available during core business hours.
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Professional Development
We are committed to helping our engineers achieve their full potential.
You'll benefit from:
- ICE and IStructE mentoring.
- Structured professional development.
- Regular CPD events and technical workshops.
- Quarterly development reviews.
- Early responsibility on live projects.
- Support towards Chartered status.
- Exposure to a wide variety of project types.
- Direct mentoring from experienced Chartered Engineers.
Training and professional development are central to MBA's culture, with structured development programmes to support career progression.
Why Cornwall?
Cornwall offers an exceptional quality of life.
Whether you enjoy surfing, sailing, paddleboarding, running, cycling, climbing or simply exploring spectacular coastlines, you'll find the perfect balance between an exciting engineering career and an outstanding lifestyle.
Our office is located in Truro city centre, with cafés, restaurants, shops and excellent transport links all within walking distance.
Many people holiday here. You get to call it home.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Pension scheme.
- Flexible working.
- Office in Truro city centre.
- ICE and IStructE support.
- Excellent CPD opportunities.
- Regular social events.
- Diverse and interesting projects.
- Friendly and collaborative team.
- Clear career progression.
- Supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact from day one.
Join MBA Consulting
If you're looking for a consultancy where you'll be trusted, supported and challenged and where your career can develop quickly while enjoying everything Cornwall has to offer, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short covering letter to hr@mbatruro.co.uk explaining why you'd like to join MBA Consulting.
MBA Consulting
Collaborative | Excellence | Innovative
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