Graduate Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Home working

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

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Shoreditch, London, is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer. The role offers hands-on design experience, mentorship from senior engineers, and exposure to residential refurbishment and bespoke new-build projects.

You will assist with calculations, develop schemes, coordinate with architects and clients, attend site visits, and progress through a structured development program for a long-term career in structural engineering.

Qualifications

• UK Civil Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Interest in structural engineering and design.
• Understanding of Eurocodes and UK application.
• Understanding of designing from first principles.
• Good numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.
• Ability to organise and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design and calculations.
• Develop structural schemes and solutions.
• Work on residential refurbishment and bespoke new-build projects.
• Design structural elements from first principles.
• Coordinate designs with architects and clients.
• Prepare designs and technical information for drawings.
• Produce calculation packages.
• Attend site visits.
• Discuss design changes with the engineering team.
• Manage workload and report progress.

Skills

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Proactive learner

Workload management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

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

• 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

We are looking for a Graduate Civil Engineer /Structural Engineer with:

• 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

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

The Graduate Civil Engineer /Structural Engineer will receive a salary of £28,000 alongside:

• 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