Associate Structural Engineer

Sweco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks

Competitive pension contribution

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance (including a

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

Payment of professional subscriptions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (up

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit

Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle

We plant a tree for all new starters!

Job summary

Sweco is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer to join the London Structures team. You will lead project delivery, develop client relationships and guide less experienced engineers on a diverse portfolio of structural projects across the UK and Europe.

You will work with talented colleagues, applying strong design and communication skills and using digital design tools while upholding UK codes, Building Regulations and safety standards. The role offers a flexible hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Be a Chartered Structural Engineer with membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers/ICE.
• Experience in a comparable role with emphasis on technical leadership and clear design communication.
• Excellent engineering and design capabilities; proficient with digital design and analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of UK codes of practice, Building Regulations and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and develop strong client relationships.
• Support the growth and development of less experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with colleagues on a varied portfolio of projects to provide high‑quality, sustainable structural advice.

Skills

Technical leadership

Design communication

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Job Description

Society is in your hands, what are you waiting for?

Our structural engineering teams are growing, and we’re working on some genuinely exciting projects across the UK and Europe. We’re looking for an ambitious Associate Structural Engineer to join our London Structures team and play an important role in our continued growth.

What does the role involve?

We are a people-focused team, and we believe that successful projects are built on strong relationships, collaboration and trust. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with others, takes pride in their work and wants to make a positive contribution to our team and the projects we deliver.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in project delivery, develop strong client relationships and support the growth of less experienced engineers. You’ll work alongside talented colleagues on a varied portfolio of projects, providing practical, high-quality and sustainable structural engineering advice.

To be successful in this role, you’ll:

• Be a qualified Structural Engineer and a Chartered Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers/ICE
• Have experience in a comparable role, with a strong focus on technical leadership and clear design communication.
• Have excellent engineering and design skills, and be confident using digital design and analysis tools.
• Have good knowledge and understanding of UK codes of practice, design standards, Building Regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Take a practical and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Be commercially aware and confident developing positive relationships with clients and project teams.
• Be a positive role model who is keen to support and develop less experienced engineers. Lead by example.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who will work well with our team, share our people-focused approach and be excited to grow with us.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required to be our next Associate Structural Engineer and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance (including family cover)
• Company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!