Graduate Structural Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career development

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Hove is seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer to join a well-established structural engineering consultancy.

You will gain exposure to varied residential and commercial projects, with opportunities to work on both design and site-based engineering. The role supports developing skills under experienced senior staff and offers long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng).
• Approximately 2+ years' post-graduate experience.
• Experience designing building structures using steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.
• Proficiency in CAD and relevant structural engineering design software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with architects, contractors and other professionals.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle advantageous due to occasional site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming sales enquiries, ensuring all information is accurately recorded.
• Review enquiries to ensure sufficient information is available for quotations.
• Prepare, coordinate and submit quotations to clients in line with company standards.
• Follow up on outstanding quotations, gather client feedback and support the conversion of enquiries into confirmed projects.
• Maintain accurate customer, lead and project information using CRM systems.
• Monitor sales opportunities and provide regular updates on quotation and project progress.
• Support Account Managers with the preparation of proposals, tender documentation, PQQs and client presentations.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure effective communication and progression of sales enquiries.
• Assist with the coordination of sales meetings, action points and customer updates.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Project coordination

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD

Structural design software

Job description

Location: Hove

Graduate Structural Engineer

Our client, a well-established and respected Structural Engineering consultancy based in Hove, is currently seeking a Structural Design Engineer to join their growing team.

The consultancy works across a diverse range of projects, from small residential developments and structural alterations through to larger commercial schemes, offering engineers the opportunity to gain experience across multiple sectors.

This position has arisen due to continued growth and would suit a Structural Engineer with approximately 2 years' post-graduate experience who is looking to further develop their technical skills, gain exposure to a broad range of projects and take on increasing responsibility.

Graduate Structural Engineer Salary & Benefits

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000, dependent on experience.

Permanent, full-time position.

• Opportunity to work across varied residential and commercial projects.
• Exposure to both structural design and site-based engineering.
• Opportunity to develop technical skills under experienced Senior and Associate Engineers.
• Long-term career development opportunities within an established and growing consultancy.
• Further benefits to be confirmed.

Graduate Structural Engineer Job Overview

• Manage incoming sales enquiries, ensuring all information is accurately recorded.
• Review enquiries to ensure sufficient information is available for quotations.
• Prepare, coordinate and submit quotations to clients in line with company standards.
• Follow up on outstanding quotations, gather client feedback and support the conversion of enquiries into confirmed projects.
• Maintain accurate customer, lead and project information using CRM systems.
• Monitor sales opportunities and provide regular updates on quotation and project progress.
• Support Account Managers with the preparation of proposals, tender documentation, PQQs and client presentations.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure effective communication and progression of sales enquiries.
• Assist with the coordination of sales meetings, action points and customer updates.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Graduate Structural Engineer Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng).
• Ideally 2+ years' post-graduate experience within a structural engineering consultancy.
• Experience designing building structures using steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.
• Good understanding of structural calculations, load assessments and relevant UK design standards.
• Experience producing technical drawings, specifications and engineering reports.
• Proficiency in CAD and relevant structural engineering design software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with architects, contractors and other professionals.
• Ability to manage individual workloads and work effectively within a team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle advantageous due to occasional site visits.