Structural Engineer

I'm recruiting on behalf of a well-established, multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy that is seeking a Structural Engineer to join its growing Plymouth office. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the local Structural Engineering team while contributing to the wider structures discipline across the business. The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio of property and construction projects, from complex developments valued between £1 million and £200 million to detailed assessments of existing structures. The position offers the opportunity to apply broad structural engineering expertise and make a meaningful contribution to the built environment. Based in the client's Plymouth office, the role will support the delivery of a wide range of structural engineering services. Projects include major industrial and commercial schemes, education, healthcare and defence developments, as well as smaller bespoke commissions and structural surveys. The client operates across the UK and internationally, working with government and public‑sector bodies, emergency services, schools and universities, contractors, developers and local authorities. Working within a fully multidisciplinary design environment, the appointed engineer will provide a broad range of structural engineering services. They will work independently with the direction and support of the senior management team, with strong opportunities to develop their project leadership and managerial skills through supported career progression.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Report to and take direction from the senior management personnel leading the structural engineering team.
• Represent the client in an external‑facing role, managing projects from inception to completion and ensuring deliverables are issued in line with the programme, required quality standards, budget and allocated time.
• Report on financial performance of projects and resourcing requirements to the senior management team and assist in the management of team resources required to implement the commercial and business direction of the team.
• Act as lead or sole designer as appropriate to the size and complexity of the project, responsible for outline scheme through to detailed design and production of technical deliverables.
• Carry out structural analysis and design in accordance with Eurocode suite of design codes, ensuring designs are economic, sustainable, efficient and buildable.
• Oversee the production of detailed design drawings.
• Undertake checking of calculation packages, drawings, specifications, reports, and other project deliverables, ensuring that our QA procedures are complied with.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, technicians, and apprentices within the team, playing an active role in their future development.
• Undertake surveys / inspections and produce high‑quality technical reports on findings, with appropriate recommendations, presenting these to the client where needed.
• Check outgoing and incoming documents, including contractors’ proposal documentation.
• Undertake site visits during construction to resolve site queries, monitor progress and provide advice to contractors.

Skills and Experience

• MEng/BEng recognised by the Engineering Council with extensive post‑graduate experience in a field of structural engineering.
• Chartered (or near chartered) and a Member or Graduate Member of either the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) or Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English, including technical report writing skills.
• Demonstrable and sound experience in the design of structures in concrete, steel, masonry and timber.
• Experience with Finite Element Design (ideally using Robot Structural Analysis or SCIA Engineer).
• Experience with use of 2D and 3D structural design packages such as TEKLA Structural Designer, TEDDS, Masterseries etc.
• Experience working with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and within a 3D environment generally.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Revit beneficial, but not essential.
• Demonstrable experience working in projects of a varying size and complexity and familiarity with key forms of building construction.
• Demonstrable UK experience working in a 'external facing' role, undertaking surveys / inspections and in assisting contractors on site.
• Be a collaborative, confident and ambitious team player, who is also able to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative.
• Good commercial awareness and demonstrable experience in 'project running'.
• Have experience of sustainability in design and implementing sustainable options in preparation of structural designs.
• Hold a current UK driving licence.

Rewards

• The opportunity to progress a structural engineering career within a forward‑thinking and supportive organisation
• The opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the team while adding value for clients
• Exposure to a variety of projects, sectors, clients, and discipline experts
• Above average annual leave
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Above average employer pension contribution
• Highly competitive salary
• Income Protection
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Hybrid working with flexible working hours