Building Structural Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Structural Engineer to join the Buildings & Places practice in Cardiff/Swansea, supporting the Birmingham Building Structures team with design and delivery across varied projects. The role emphasizes innovation, sustainability, ethics, safety, and collaboration, while developing technical expertise within a dynamic team.

You will work on a range of building structures, progressing concepts to detailed design, engaging with clients, and contributing to project delivery within

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Graduate Member of a relevant professional body (IStructE or ICE).
• Working towards, and be close to achieving Chartered status.
• Experience designing with traditional materials (steel, concrete, timber, masonry) to Eurocodes.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g. Robot, Revit – desirable).
• Willingness to learn and adopt new tools and technologies.
• Interest in digital engineering, automation, and parametric design.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Flexible attitude to work type and level of responsibility.
• Curious mindset and enthusiasm for collaboration and idea-sharing.
• Willingness to travel and work across different offices when required.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge across a range of building structures projects.
• Develop conceptual solutions through to detailed design.
• Assist in delivering projects within defined programme and cost parameters.
• Contribute to the multi-disciplinary team approach on projects.
• Undertake research, data collection, and presentation of findings.
• Present results to clients under supervision of a lead designer.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis at site visits and design team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures.
• Work in accordance with BIM standards, Digital Plan of Work, and BIM Execution Plans.
• Support and mentor junior or less experienced team members.
• Maintain and develop a broad technical skillset.
• Demonstrate proactive commitment to self-development.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Robot

Revit

Job description

Overview

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join our award-winning Building Structures team in Cardiff & Swansea and help deliver high-impact projects across the UK and beyond. We’re looking to appoint a Structural Engineer to support the continued growth of our Birmingham Building Structures team. You’ll be working in a variety of sectors, with technically challenging projects that are shaping the way people live and work today.

Role

You’ll play a key role in delivering projects within our Buildings & Places practice, taking responsibility for both design and project delivery across a varied client base. Our work is underpinned by a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, ethics, and safety, and you’ll be central to embedding these principles in everything you do. You will contribute to the design and delivery of projects while developing your technical expertise and supporting collaborative team outcomes.

• Apply engineering knowledge across a range of building structures projects.
• Support project delivery from concept through to detailed design.
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable design solutions.
• Work collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on live projects.

As a Structural Engineer, You Will

• Apply technical skills to a wide range of building structures and design scenarios.
• Develop conceptual solutions through to detailed design stages.
• Assist in delivering projects within defined programme and cost parameters.
• Contribute to the multi‑disciplinary team approach on projects.
• Undertake research, data collection, and presentation of findings.
• Present results to clients under supervision of a lead designer.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis at site visits and design team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures.
• Work in accordance with BIM standards, Digital Plan of Work, and BIM Execution Plans.
• Support and mentor junior or less experienced team members.
• Maintain and develop a broad technical skillset.
• Demonstrate proactive commitment to self‑development.

About You

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Graduate Member of a relevant professional body (IStructE or ICE).
• Working towards, and be close to achieving Chartered status.
• Experience designing with traditional materials (steel, concrete, timber, masonry) to Eurocodes.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g. Robot, Revit – desirable).
• Willingness to learn and adopt new tools and technologies.
• Interest in digital engineering, automation, and parametric design.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Flexible attitude to work type and level of responsibility.
• Curious mindset and enthusiasm for collaboration and idea‑sharing.
• Willingness to travel and work across different offices when required.

Rewards & Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. You’ll have opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. You can combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Additional Information

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If needed, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to or include in your application or CV any details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.