Graduate Structural Engineer

Macstaff; Rowberrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Career development

Mentoring toward chartership

Project exposure

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Macstaff is seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer in Bristol to join a friendly, collaborative team delivering diverse structural projects. You will receive hands-on mentoring and structured support towards professional chartership, with early responsibility and exposure to design, analysis and site work.

With up to 2 years' experience, you will grow technically and commercially within a supportive consultancy that values learning and career progression.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 1-2 years' structural engineering experience, ideally within a UK consultancy.
• Sound understanding of structural engineering and design principles.
• Experience producing structural calculations and technical design information.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, Eurocodes and 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.
• Collaborative approach and enthusiasm for learning and professional development.
• Ambition to progress towards Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the structural design and analysis from concept to completion.
• Producing structural calculations, technical reports and design information.
• Designing structures using steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.
• Working with senior engineers, technicians and the project team.
• Collaborating with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary designers.
• Supporting delivery in line with UK regulations and standards.
• Attending site visits, inspections and project meetings.
• Developing technical knowledge and project management skills.
• Taking on increasing responsibility as experience grows.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Ambition for chartership

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

BIM

CAD

Job description

Graduate Structural Engineer

Bristol £30K-£33K + 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.

You will like

The 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

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

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