Graduate Structural Engineer

Build Maintain Recruit Limited; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering consultancy in Devon and Torbay seeks a Graduate Structural Engineer to contribute to coastal and environmental projects. The role involves hands-on experience in site inspections, feasibility studies, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold a BEng in Civil Engineering and possess strong communication and organisational skills. Opportunities for travel within the UK may arise.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is essential.
• Understanding of hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural principles is required.
• Experience working effectively in a team is important.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of coastal and environmental engineering projects.
• Conduct site inspections, feasibility studies, and technical analyses.
• Prepare reports, design calculations, and engineering drawings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

MEng in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

We seek a Graduate Structural Engineer to contribute to coastal and environmental engineering projects. This role offers hands-on experience in river engineering and sustainable infrastructure. The successful candidate will support Project Managers and technical specialists in a variety of tasks, including site inspections, feasibility studies, designs, construction support, report writing, external liaison, and digital tool development.

A good understanding of engineering consultancy and awareness of environmental and sustainability issues is beneficial. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong communication and organisational skills who is able to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of coastal and environmental engineering projects.
• Assist in project management from concept design to construction implementation.
• Conduct site inspections, feasibility studies, and technical analyses.
• Prepare reports, design calculations, and engineering drawings.
• Work collaboratively with teams across multiple business lines.
• Develop digital tools and contribute to document management & BIM initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability and carbon reduction strategies.
• Support contract administration and liaise with subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to bids, tenders, and commercial project aspects.

Qualifications & Experience

• BEng (essential) and MEng (desirable) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Understanding of hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel within the UK (essential) and overseas (desirable).