Building Structures Engineer – BIM & Sustainable Design

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

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