Graduate Engineer

Build Maintain Recruit Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' leave

Pension scheme

37.5-hour week

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Build Maintain Recruit Limited is partnering with a growing structural engineering consultancy in Exeter to appoint a Structural Engineer. You’ll work on residential and commercial projects from concept to construction, with support from senior engineers and a varied workload.

Ideal candidates have a civil/structural engineering degree and at least two years of consultancy experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and structural design software, plus a good grasp of UK building regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Minimum two years' consultancy experience in structural engineering.
• Experience designing structures with traditional materials and knowledge of UK regs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural calculations and design using steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Produce drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Conduct site visits and structural inspections.
• Collaborate with architects and contractors to develop practical solutions.
• Manage workload with support from senior engineers.

Skills

Structural calculations & design

Consultancy experience

UK build regs knowledge

Strong communication

Experience with multiple materials

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Job description

Looking for your next step in structural engineering? Build Maintain Recruit is working with an established and growing structural engineering consultancy in Exeter that is looking to strengthen its team by appointing a Structural Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a minimum of two years' experience to join a friendly, supportive consultancy where you'll enjoy a varied workload, genuine project involvement and the opportunity to develop your career.

The practice works across a broad range of residential and commercial projects, including new builds, extensions, refurbishments and structural alterations.

The Role

Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll be involved in projects from initial concept through to detailed design and construction.

• Undertaking structural calculations and design using steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Producing structural drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Working on residential and commercial building projects.
• Carrying out structural inspections and site visits.
• Liaising with architects, contractors and other construction professionals.
• Developing practical and cost-effective structural solutions.
• Managing your own workload while receiving support from senior engineers.

About You

We're looking for an enthusiastic Structural Engineer who has gained some consultancy experience and is ready to take the next step.

Ideal, you'll have:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A minimum of two years' experience in structural engineering, ideally within a consultancy.
• Experience designing structures using traditional building materials.
• Familiarity with structural design software and AutoCAD.
• A good understanding of UK building regulations and design standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• 37.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• A varied portfolio of interesting engineering projects.
• Supportive and approachable senior engineers.
• Opportunity to take on greater responsibility as your career develops.
• A friendly consultancy environment where your contribution will be valued.