Graduate Structural Engineer

Carrington West; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

EOT benefits

Mentoring & training

Chartership support

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer in Norwich to kick-start your career in a consultancy delivering diverse UK projects—from residential developments to infrastructure. You will work alongside Chartered Engineers, gaining hands-on design experience and structured mentoring geared toward professional development.

Responsibilities include assisting with design/analysis of various structural systems, producing calculations and reports, and coordinating drawings using

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• An eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
• Knowledge of structural design software is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the design and analysis of steel, concrete, timber and masonry structures.
• Producing structural calculations and technical reports.
• Preparing drawings and coordinating designs using industry-standard software.
• Attending site visits and inspections to support project delivery.
• Working closely with architects, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Supporting senior engineers on projects across residential, commercial, education, industrial and public sector developments.
• Developing your technical knowledge with the aim of progressing towards Chartership.

Skills

Structural design software

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Graduate Structural Engineer

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Civil or Structural Engineering graduate to begin their career with a consultancy that delivers a wide variety of projects across the UK, ranging from residential developments to complex commercial, industrial and infrastructure schemes.

Working alongside experienced Chartered Engineers, you will gain hands‑on experience across all stages of the design process while receiving structured mentoring and support towards professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the design and analysis of steel, concrete, timber and masonry structures.
• Producing structural calculations and technical reports.
• Preparing drawings and coordinating designs using industry‑standard software.
• Attending site visits and inspections to support project delivery.
• Working closely with architects, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Supporting senior engineers on projects across residential, commercial, education, industrial and public sector developments.
• Developing your technical knowledge with the aim of progressing towards Chartership.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng).
• A genuine passion for structural engineering and design.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• An eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
• Knowledge of structural design software is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Private healthcare.
• Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) benefits.
• Ongoing training and structured mentoring.
• Support towards ICE or IStructE Chartership.
• Exposure to a broad range of challenging and rewarding projects.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where professional development is encouraged.

If you're looking to kick‑start your structural engineering career with a consultancy that values technical excellence, professional development and long‑term career progression, we'd love to hear from you.