Graduate Structural Engineer

Burroughs; Cardiff, Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

24 days annual leave

Life insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Professional membership fees

Training courses

Job summary

Burroughs seeks a Graduate Structural Engineer to join its team in Cardiff. You will collaborate with experienced Chartered Engineers on projects like new-build structures, refurbishments, and assessments.

The role includes structural analysis, site inspections, and client meetings, offering substantial growth towards Chartered Engineer status with mentoring and hands-on experience.

With a focus on development, the position provides an agile working environment and benefits like life insurance and pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Genuine interest in structural engineering.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to structural analysis and design.
• Perform inspections and site visits.
• Prepare technical reports and assist in project delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

MEng degree in Structural Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking high‑calibre, ambitious, and motivated individuals to join our Structural Engineering team in either Bristol or Cardiff. As a Graduate Structural Engineer at Burroughs, you will work closely with experienced Chartered Engineers on a diverse range of projects, including new‑build structures, refurbishment and alteration projects, structural assessments, historic structures, and infrastructure projects.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to structural analysis and design, inspections, site visits, technical reports and project delivery from an early stage in your career. You will gain exposure to client meetings, design reviews and site inspections while developing technical breadth, practical engineering judgement and professional confidence.

As your experience grows, you will take on increasing responsibility while receiving structured support towards Chartered Engineer status through mentoring, internal and external training, and hands‑on project experience. We invest heavily in the technical and professional development of our staff and provide opportunities to work on technically challenging projects that will accelerate your growth as an engineer. We are looking for graduates who are curious, motivated, and eager to develop into well‑rounded structural engineers capable of taking on increasing responsibility throughout their careers.

Skills / Qualifications Required

• MEng degree in Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline;
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills;
• A genuine interest in structural engineering and the built environment;
• A willingness to learn, take responsibility, and contribute within a collaborative team environment;
• Full UK driving licence advantageous;
• Ability to work using own initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• We pay fair to market‑leading salaries;
• Agile/flexible working to support the personal lives of staff;
• 24 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays, 3/4 are mandated to be taken at Christmas when the office shuts down);
• Additional one‑day annual leave allowance for every 5 years in employment;
• Life insurance and life assurance policies and a health care cash plan (Westfield);
• Contributory pension scheme Employee (5%) Employer (7%);
• We pay professional institution membership fees (ICE, CIWEM, IStructE RICS; etc.);
• We provide a pathway to Professional Membership;
• Formal, external training courses;
• Regular in‑house peer‑to‑peer training sessions and regular external lunchtime CPD sessions; and
• Social benefits (football, yoga, charity support).

Regional Office: Burroughs, Room 318, Engine Shed, Station Approach, Temple Meads, Bristol, BS1 6QH