Graduate Structural Engineer

MacStaff; Liss; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and career dev

Mentoring towards ICE/IStructE charter

Exposure to varied structural projects

Friendly, collaborative team

Job summary

MacStaff is seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer in Bristol. The role offers a starting salary in the £26,000–£32,000 range plus a benefits package and clear paths to chartership.

You will join a collaborative team delivering varied structural projects, with mentoring and hands-on project exposure to support your professional development.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ structural engineering experience, ideally in a UK consultancy.
• Sound understanding of structural design principles and regulations.
• Experience producing structural calculations and technical design information.
• Familiarity with UK building regulations and Eurocodes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design and analysis from concept to completion.
• Produce calculations, reports, specifications and design information.
• Design structures using steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, technicians and the project team.
• Support delivery in line with design codes and industry standards.
• Attend site visits, inspections and project meetings as required.
• Develop technical knowledge, commercial awareness and project management.
• Take on increasing responsibility as experience grows.
• Work toward Chartered Engineer status with ICE and/or IStructE.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

BIM

CAD

Job description

Graduate Structural Engineer

Bristol | £26,000–£32,000 + Package

You will like

Developing your career as a Graduate Structural Engineer with a respected and growing independent engineering consultancy in Bristol.

You will join a friendly, collaborative and technically accomplished team delivering interesting structural engineering projects across a variety of sectors. You will benefit from hands‑on mentoring, varied project exposure and structured support towards professional chartership.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Graduate Structural Engineer with up to 2 years’ experience who wants to develop technically, gain meaningful project responsibility and progress within a supportive consultancy environment.

Graduate Structural Engineer role will involve:

• Assisting with the structural design and analysis of projects from concept through to completion
• Producing structural calculations, technical reports, specifications and design information
• Designing structures using steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry
• Working closely with senior engineers, technicians and other members of the project team
• Collaborating with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design professionals
• Supporting the delivery of projects in accordance with UK building regulations, design codes and industry standards
• Attending site visits, inspections and project meetings as required
• Developing your technical knowledge, commercial awareness and project management skills
• Taking on increasing levels of responsibility as your experience and capability develop
• Working towards professional chartership with the ICE and/or IStructE

You will have

To be successful as Graduate Structural Engineer, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline
• 1-2 years’ structural engineering experience, ideally gained within a UK consultancy
• A sound understanding of structural engineering and design principles
• Some experience producing structural calculations and technical design information
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, Eurocodes and relevant industry standards
• Exposure to structural design, analysis, BIM or CAD software would be advantageous
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative approach and genuine enthusiasm for learning and professional development
• Ambition to progress towards Chartered Engineer status

Applications are welcomed from recent graduates with relevant placement or industry experience, as well as Graduate Structural Engineers with 1–2 years’ post‑graduate consultancy experience.

You will get

As Graduate Structural Engineer, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £30,000–£33,000, dependent on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

You will also benefit from:

• Structured training and career development
• Support and mentoring towards ICE and/or IStructE chartership
• Exposure to varied and technically interesting structural projects
• Hands‑on involvement throughout the project lifecycle
• Close collaboration with experienced engineers and senior management
• Increasing project responsibility as your career develops
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine opportunities for long‑term career progression

You can apply

To Graduate Structural Engineer by pushing the button on this job posting or by sending your CV in confidence.

UK-based structural engineering experience is preferred, although applications from high‑calibre graduates with relevant placements, internships or transferable technical experience are also welcomed.