Graduate Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Alton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Annual holiday purchase scheme

Personal development funding

Interest-free loans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Financial coaching

NHS prescriptions and eye tests

Matched charitable donations

Employee referral rewards

Company social events

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers in Shoreditch, London, is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer to begin a career in structural engineering with hands-on design experience alongside senior engineers.

You will train and be mentored as you progress, with responsibilities increasing over time and exposure to diverse projects from refurbishments to bespoke new-build schemes.

Qualifications

• A Civil Engineering degree from the UK or equivalent.
• An interest in structural engineering and design.
• An understanding of Eurocodes and their application in the UK.
• An understanding of designing from first principles.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with structural design and calculations.
• Developing structural schemes and solutions.
• Working on residential refurbishment and bespoke new-build projects.
• Designing structural elements from first principles.
• Coordinating designs with architects and clients.
• Preparing designs and technical information for drawings.
• Producing calculation packages.
• Attending site visits.
• Discussing design changes and ideas with the engineering team.
• Managing your workload and reporting on project progress.

Skills

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Workload management

Interest in structural engineering

Education

UK Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla

Autodesk Robot

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer

Salary: £28,000 per annum
Location: Shoreditch, London

We are looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer to join a growing structural engineering consultancy based in Shoreditch. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Civil Engineering graduate looking to begin their career within structural engineering, gaining hands-on design experience while working alongside experienced engineers.

The Role

As a Graduate Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer, you will initially join an experienced engineering team where you will receive training and mentoring while developing your technical knowledge.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with structural design and calculations
• Developing structural schemes and solutions
• Working on residential refurbishment and bespoke new-build projects
• Designing structural elements from first principles
• Coordinating designs with architects and clients
• Preparing designs and technical information for drawings
• Producing calculation packages
• Attending site visits
• Discussing design changes and ideas with the engineering team
• Managing your workload and reporting on project progress

As your experience develops, you will be given greater responsibility for your own projects while continuing to receive support from senior engineers.

The Person

• A Civil Engineering degree from the UK or equivalent
• An interest in structural engineering and design
• An understanding of Eurocodes and their application in the UK
• An understanding of designing from first principles
• Good numerical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• A proactive approach to learning and development
• The ability to organise and manage your workload

Previous site or structural engineering experience would be beneficial but isn't essential. The company uses AutoCAD, Tekla and Autodesk Robot. Previous experience with these isn't required, although some exposure to structural design or drawing software would be useful for a Graduate Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer starting their career.

Progression

There is a strong focus on training and career development, with regular reviews and a clear progression structure. You'll initially work closely with experienced engineers before gradually taking responsibility for more complex designs and your own project work. This gives the Graduate Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer the opportunity to develop both technical knowledge and practical project experience from the beginning of their career.

Location

Location Shoreditch, London
The position is primarily office-based with site visits and some flexibility to work from home. Candidates should live within approximately one hour's commute of London and must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship isn't available.

Benefits

• Flexible and home working
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Personal development funding
• Interest-free loans
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Financial coaching
• Paid NHS prescriptions and eye tests
• Matched charitable donations
• Employee referral rewards
• Company social events

This is a great opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer looking to build a long-term career in structural engineering with structured training, varied project experience and clear progression.