Vulcain Engineering Group
Structural Engineer - Buildings
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Role: Structural Engineer - Buildings
Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid)
Salary: Depending on experience level
This role is offered by Crouch Waterfall, a subsidiary of Vulcain Engineering Group.
As part of the Vulcain family, Crouch Waterfall brings decades of specialist experience in Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering to a wide range of UK infrastructure projects. Crouch Waterfall specialize in core areas of Bridges, Rail, Infrastructure, Buildings, and Geotechnical Services, designing and coordinating projects from conception to completion. Established since 1981, the business has experienced steady growth driven by a committed and highly skilled workforce of 120 employees.
The Position: Structural Engineer - Buildings
Crouch Waterfall is continuing to grow and, as part of this expansion, we’re looking for a Structural Engineer to join our Buildings team in Basingstoke. This role is ideal for someone to continue to build a future in civil and structural engineering - with strong technical support, real project exposure, and clear development opportunities.
Main Responsibilities
- Working within a multi-disciplinary design team on a varied portfolio of UK projects including residential, educational, leisure, defence, and commercial buildings, and wider infrastructure projects across our portfolio.
- Supporting the design of various structures such as steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, timber, as well as the assessment, repair, and strengthening of existing structures.
- Assisting with project delivery from feasibility through to construction support, helping meet programme and budget requirements.
- Attending site surveys and client meetings, developing confidence in a client-facing role.
- Building project management skills, including exposure to bidding, tendering, and delivery processes.
- Gaining insight into the commercial and financial aspects of project delivery.
- Supporting technical activities such as structural inspections, surveys, feasibility studies, and programme preparation.
- Reviewing designs and calculations produced by others under supervision.
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You’ll be supported by experienced senior engineers within a fast-growing team, with clear pathways for development, including support towards Chartered Engineer status and opportunities to broaden your skills beyond pure design.
Qualifications
- A BEng (or higher) in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, or another relevant discipline.
- A graduate member of ICE or IStructE, or willing to work towards professional membership.
- A strong grounding in civil & structural design principles.
- Open to early-career engineers, with 1-2 years relevant practical experience gained through work, placements, or projects.
- Exposure or understanding of structures such as steel and reinforced concrete.
- Fluent in English with the permanent right to work in the UK.
- Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Basingstoke, or willing to relocate (this role does not include travel or relocation expenses).
Why Join Us?
At Crouch Waterfall, we’re committed to investing in our people through tailored training, mentoring, and real opportunities for progression. Whether you're aiming for Chartership, developing leadership skills, or looking for broader commercial exposure - we’ll support your growth every step of the way.
You’ll be part of a supportive team with an open-door culture, where your voice is heard and your ideas matter. We offer the chance to work across sectors - with proven success helping engineers move from buildings and commercial projects into infrastructure and heavy industry.
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With a strong presence in the rail and construction sectors, and as part of the wider Vulcain Engineering Group, you'll benefit from international connections, long-term stability, and a truly collaborative culture.
Remuneration & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline.
Benefits
- Hybrid working set-up, with flexible working hours.
- Casual office attire and a relaxed and comfortable working environment
- Minimum 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, plus a day off on your Birthday
- Additional leave purchase scheme
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- Private medical Insurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme, up to 5%
- Cycle to work scheme
Crouch Waterfall is committed to valuing our diversity and eliminating discrimination. All our employees have an equal chance of advancement based upon merit, access to opportunities, and the training necessary to that end irrespective of your sex, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability unrelated to the ability to carry out the job, or age.
We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.
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