Graduate Structural Engineer

HDR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer in the United Kingdom, focusing on assisting senior engineers across the design process. You’ll gain hands-on experience delivering detailed designs, calculations, and drawings while supporting site activities.

As part of HDR’s employee-owned culture, you’ll develop your skills in collaboration across disciplines, learn industry standards, and work toward Chartered status within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Good IT knowledge and experience featuring Microsoft Packages.
• Professional and collaborative attitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and team.
• Familiarity with design analysis software desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Engineers with detailed design tasks and drawing production.
• Develop understanding of building materials and design techniques.
• Carry out detailed design calculations and develop understanding of design software.
• Maintain CPD diary to assist in obtaining qualifications.
• Attend site visits and meetings as required.
• Assist in maintaining QA systems on projects.

Skills

IT knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Structural/Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Design software

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centres driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

About The Role

As a Graduate structural Engineer you will have the opportunity to assist senior engineers and the winder team in the design process in order to gain a detailed working knowledge of all parts of the industry. Where directed, carry out detailed design and calculations in accordance with industry guides. Assist and prepare specifications, reports, and drawings to the design programme. Oversee project site works snagging and testing as and when directed by your line manager or group lead. You will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.

About You

We are looking for someone who is personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

Responsibilities

In the role of Graduate Structural Engineer, we’ll count on you to:

• Assist Senior Engineers with detailed design tasks and drawing production.
• Develop an understanding of the different building materials and techniques employed in design.
• Carry out detailed design calculations and develop a full understanding of computer design packages.
• Maintain a Continuing Professional Development diary to assist in obtaining appropriate qualifications.
• Develop an understanding of appropriate Legislation Standards, Building Regulations, and Codes of Practice.
• Learn and understand design techniques and develop awareness of other design disciplines.
• Maintain a training Log on a daily basis, recording achievements and experience.
• Attend appropriate and relevant site visits and meetings as and where applicable to the role or the project.
• Attend relevant training as required by the practice to achieve Chartered status.
• Attend and arrange Lunch time CPD’s and Knowledge Sharing sessions.
• Assist in maintaining QA systems on projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or relevant subject.
• Good IT knowledge and experience featuring Microsoft Packages.
• Personable and a ‘can do’ attitude with resource management experience
• Be clear, concise, professional and personable when communicating with clients, colleagues and suppliers.
• The ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Some knowledge and use of appropriate design analysis software desirable.
• Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and Clients.
• To be able to work as part as a team and collaboratively and co-operatively.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London

Other Locations: United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Structural

Job Posting: Jul 23, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.