Graduate Structural Engineer

Tetra Tech Europe; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe invites graduates to join a two-year Graduate Scheme, offering hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a tailored development plan. You'll work on real-world building projects, developing technical and professional skills while shaping your future in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you’ll contribute to designs across residential, public, and commercial sectors, with exposure to timber, steel and concrete and a focus on sustainable

Qualifications

• Must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a relevant degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Hybrid role requiring presence in Newark, Birmingham, Milton Keynes or London offices.

Responsibilities

• Support design and technical delivery of structural engineering projects across building types.
• Gain hands-on experience across the project lifecycle from concept to construction.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Graduate Structural Engineer - Newark, London, Milton Keynes or Birmingham

Tetra Tech 2027 Graduate Scheme: Your Launchpad to a Consultancy Career

Join our two-year Graduate Scheme and kickstart your career with hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a tailored development plan. You'll work on a variety of real-world projects, develop both technical and professional skills, and be encouraged to share your ideas and shape your future.

The Role

We're seeking talented graduates to join our Structural Engineering team. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to the design and delivery of a diverse range of building engineering projects, including residential developments, public buildings and commercial infrastructure.

You'll be joining a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of design professionals, working with colleagues across architecture, fire, mechanical and electrical engineering. You'll gain experience working with a variety of structural materials, including timber, steel and concrete, while developing your technical knowledge and understanding of sustainable structural design.

Your Impact In This Position

As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you'll support the design and technical delivery of structural engineering projects, gaining hands-on experience across the project lifecycle from initial concepts through to detailed design and construction.

You'll contribute to structural calculations and designs, support the production and review of BIM and CAD outputs, attend project meetings and take part in site visits. You'll work closely with engineers and other disciplines to help ensure structural solutions meet project requirements and technical standards.

With guidance and mentoring from experienced engineers, you'll develop your technical skills, problem-solving abilities and understanding of structural design, building the experience and confidence you need to work towards chartership and progress your career with Tetra Tech

What To Expect

• Mentorship & Support: Learn from experienced professionals and receive guidance from a dedicated technical mentor in your chosen discipline.
• Structured Learning: Benefit from a blend of formal training, project-based learning, and self-directed study.
• Personal Development: Build your consultancy skills through a mix of technical and interpersonal training, with regular feedback and reviews
• Community: Start with a central induction alongside your graduate peers and become part of a collaborative, supportive network.

Programme Highlights

• Central induction and ongoing support from your line manager and mentor
• In-depth technical training in your core discipline, plus exposure to 15 technical and 8 interpersonal topics
• Quarterly development reviews to track your progress
• Opportunities to shadow senior colleagues and contribute to diverse projects

Your Pathway:

You'll be assigned a location, cost centre, line manager, and a 'home' technical discipline based on your qualifications and business needs. If you wish to explore a different discipline at the end of the programme, we'll consider this based on your interests and business requirements.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Partnership

As part of the scheme, you'll have access to the CMI Foundation Chartered Manager pathway through flexible, online Bite Size programs. Choose from a range of topics—including Managing Change, Leading in a Digital Age, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, and Data-Driven Decision Making—to build your leadership and management skills.

CMI Bite Size Benefits

• Short, focused modules you can complete at your own pace
• Practical insights to strengthen your management capabilities
• Internationally recognised certification upon completion
• Option to progress to a Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management

Each program consists of three concise modules (totalling 85-135 minutes), scheduled in your second year. Complete activity sheets to demonstrate your learning and earn your Foundation Chartered Manager certification.

Qualifications

Must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a relevant degree in either Civil or Structural Engineering.

Working Environment

This is a hybrid role with three to four days per week in the Newark, Birmingham, Milton Keynes or London office. You'll enjoy a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and work-life balance. We place a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing

Application and Selection Process

Following initial screening, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete online psychometric testing designed to evaluate key competencies and problem-solving skills relevant to consultancy work. Those who progress beyond this stage will be invited to attend an in-person Graduate Day.

The closing date for applications in this round is 31st October 2026. We encourage early submissions to ensure full consideration.

Ready to build your expertise and shape your future?

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.