Graduate Structural Engineer

Strata Consulting; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from senior engineers

Diverse project exposure

Structured chartership pathway

Hybrid working

CPD and training opportunities

Friendly team culture

Job summary

Strata Consulting in Gloucester is seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer to join its expanding team. You will contribute to the design of building structures from early stages, assisting with calculations, drawings and technical reports while learning from experienced engineers.

The role offers hands-on mentoring, exposure to diverse projects across commercial, industrial, retail, public sector and residential developments, a clear development pathway toward chartership, and hybrid working to

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a UK structural design consultancy.
• Basic understanding of structural design in steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software used in UK practice.
• Ability to assist with structural calculations, drawings and technical reports.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn from others.
• Strong academic background with a BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Desire to pursue chartership with the IStructE or ICE.

Responsibilities

• Design building structures from an early stage and assist with calculations, drawings and technical reports.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to deliver project milestones.
• Prepare and review structural calculations and drawings as part of project delivery.

Skills

UK design consultancy experience

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Proactive attitude

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Graduate Structural Engineer? Were working with a well-established engineering consultancy in Gloucester who are continuing to grow their Structural team in Gloucester. Due to a steady and increasing workload across a range of building sectors, our client is now looking to recruit a Graduate Structural Engineer to support ongoing and upcoming projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Structural Engineer to join a supportive and knowledgeable team working across sectors including commercial, industrial, retail, public sector and residential developments. Youfe responsible for the design of building structures from an early stage, assisting with calculations, drawings and technical reports while working closely with experienced engineers who are committed to training and development. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of projects, giving you the chance to build strong technical foundations and progress confidently toward professional qualification.

Our client is looking for a Graduate Structural Engineer with 1–2 years’ experience in a UK design consultancy who is eager to learn, contribute to project delivery and develop their skills within a structured and supportive environment.

Whats On Offer

• Hands-on mentoring and day-to-day support from senior and principal engineers.
• Exposure to a broad mix of building projects across multiple sectors.
• A clear development pathway with structured support toward chartership.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance.
• Ongoing training, CPD and opportunities to build technical confidence.
• A friendly, inclusive team culture within a stable and growing consultancy.

What You Need To Succeed

• 1–2 years’ experience working in a UK structural design consultancy.
• A basic understanding of structural design in steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software used in UK practice.
• Ability to assist with structural calculations, drawings and technical reports.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn from others.
• A positive, proactive attitude and genuine interest in developing a career in structural engineering.
• A strong academic background with a BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Desire to pursue chartership with the IStructE or ICE.