Graduate Structural Engineer

Cundall; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,500 joining bonus

£2,000 chartered-status bonus

25 days holiday

Job summary

Cundall is seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer to join its UK Structures team. You will work on exciting design projects across sectors, contributing to concept and detailed analysis while developing the skills to progress toward professional chartership.

You will be guided by experienced engineers, applying maths and problem-solving to create sustainable structures. This role offers growth, development programs, and a structured graduate scheme.

Qualifications

• Must have a 2:2 degree or better.
• Desirable BEng/MEng in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Interest in structural design for the built environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team.
• Familiarity with parametric modelling tools (Grasshopper/Dynamo) or a programming language (Python/C#).
• Organised, proactive and good communicator.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conceptual and detailed structural design and analysis.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across sectors.
• Translate clients’ needs into buildable, sustainable designs.
• Develop and apply engineering solutions under guidance toward Chartership.

Skills

Structural design

Teamwork

Problem solving

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Python

C#

Time management

Education

BEng/MEng in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Python

C#

Job description

Join Our Team

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS TO START IN SEPTEMBER 2027

With 29 locations, Cundall’s global presence allows our structural engineers to be involved in many challenging and exciting building projects.

Working across a variety of industry sectors, our Structures teams are renowned for producing innovative and award-winning sustainable engineering solutions throughout the lifecycle of any building project. To build on our great work so far, we are looking for graduates who want to create, improve and protect the environment in which we live and provide the facilities for day-to-day life, transport and industry to function effectively.

The Structural engineering teams provide industry-leading expertise – and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence. Join us and you could be a part of a team who built a state-of-the-art faculty of medical sciences for a university campus, Eton College Sports and Aquatic Centre, The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC’s) Somerset Road project or King's College School, Wimbledon - new music school.

The Role You’ll Play

In this graduate role, you’ll join our Structural Engineering team to work on the design of some of the most exciting construction design projects in the UK and worldwide. Working closely with colleagues across our multi-disciplinary practice, you’ll provide specialist consultancy input on projects across a wide range of sectors.

Join us as a Graduate Structural Engineer and you’ll work with and be guided by a team of expert engineers to carry out conceptual as well as detailed structural engineering design and analysis, using your maths, science, and problem-solving skills to design inspirational and sustainable structures and more.

This role will require you to use your knowledge and expertise to define and translate clients’ needs into designs for buildings, infrastructure, facilities, and services with sustainability at the forefront of the design.

You’ll have the opportunity over time to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop, and with accredited professional development programmes from the IStructE or ICE, you’ll be supported towards Chartership.

The Skills You’ll Bring

• On target to achieve at least a 2:2 degree.
• Desirable if accredited with or on course to achieve a BEng/MEng degree level (or equivalent) in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• You’ll have a keen interest in structural design and analysis for the built environment, and crucially - have a passion for creative and intuitive design.
• Possessing a desire for personal and professional development, you’ll have the proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Digital engineering is a big focus at Cundall, so ideally, you’ll have an understanding of Parametric ModellingTechniques(Grasshopper or Dynamo), or at least one modern programming language (e.g. Python, C#, VB).
• You are organised and methodical in your approach to managing your tasks and priorities, striving to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative in nature, you’ll be able to empathise with your clients’ needs and utilise excellent communication skills, both in writing and verbally, with internal and external stakeholders. You’re used to using your initiative to overcome challenges and have a positive, can-do attitude.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive starting salary which grows as you develop, as well as many training and development opportunities to make sure you keep progressing.

Aside from this, those who successfully join our graduate scheme also enjoy:

• A one-off joining bonus of £1,500, payable during your first week of employment.
• A £2,000 bonus on gaining chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• 25 days' holiday per annum (plus statutory holidays).
• A flexible benefits package which enables you to select additional benefits to suit your personal circumstances.

Graduate Brochure

Job Description

Must have right to work in the UK, we do not provide sponsorship for this role.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.