Structural Engineer

An established and growing structural engineering consultancy in Bristol is looking to recruit a Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer with a minimum of 4 years’ post-graduate experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer with a background in building structures who is looking to join a smaller, collaborative consultancy working on a varied portfolio of architecturally led projects. The position can be considered at Intermediate or Senior Structural Engineer level, with salary and responsibilities reflecting experience.

The Role

As a Structural Engineer, you will be involved in the design and delivery of a variety of building structures, alongside undertaking structural surveys and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Producing structural calculations, designs and drawings for a range of building structures.
• Structural design using steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
• Working on architecturally led residential, commercial and other building projects.
• Working closely with architects, clients and other construction professionals.
• Undertaking structural surveys of domestic and residential properties.
• Investigating structural defects including cracking, settlement and subsidence.
• Preparing technical reports and recommendations following site inspections.
• Managing your own projects and workload with support from the wider team.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers where appropriate.

About You

• A minimum of 4 years’ post-graduate structural engineering experience.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience designing a variety of building structures across different materials and project types.
• Good knowledge of structural design using steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
• Experience working within a UK structural or civil engineering consultancy.
• Good knowledge of relevant structural design standards and Building Regulations.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise directly with clients and architects.
• Experience undertaking structural surveys and defect diagnosis would be particularly beneficial.
• Chartered status with IStructE or ICE would be advantageous, although candidates working towards chartership will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

• £40,000 – £55,000, depending on experience.
• AXA Private Health Insurance.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Proactive support towards IStructE or ICE Chartership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Laptop provided.
• Regular team social events.
• Bristol city centre location.

The opportunity to join a growing structural engineering consultancy and have a genuine influence on projects and the continued development of the business.

This position would suit a Structural Engineer, Senior Structural Engineer or experienced Project Structural Engineer looking for a role in Bristol offering a combination of building structures design, structural surveys and direct client involvement.