Graduate Structural Engineer

Macstaff; West of England; 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

Job summary

Macstaff is seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer in Bristol. The role offers hands-on mentorship, varied project exposure and structured support toward chartership with ICE and/or IStructE.

You will work with a friendly, collaborative team delivering diverse structural projects and gaining progression into chartered status.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 1-2 years’ structural engineering experience within a UK consultancy is preferred.
• Sound understanding of structural engineering and design principles.
• Experience producing structural calculations and technical design information is advantageous.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, Eurocodes and industry standards.
• Exposure to structural design, analysis, BIM or CAD software is beneficial.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and eagerness for professional development.
• Ambition to progress towards Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborating with senior engineers, technicians and other project team members.
• Working with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design professionals.
• Supporting delivery of projects in line with UK building regulations and design codes.
• Attending site visits, inspections and project meetings as required.
• Developing technical knowledge, commercial awareness and project management skills.
• Taking on increasing levels of responsibility as experience grows.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status with ICE and/or IStructE.

Skills

Structural engineering

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management potential

Ambition for chartership

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

BIM software

CAD

Job description

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 £26,000–£32,000, 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.