Graduate Structural Engineer

Carrington West; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer to join its Bristol team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will work with experienced engineers, gain project responsibility, and develop your technical expertise while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.

The role offers a salary of £28,000 - £35,000 per year, plus a bonus, with a clear path to taking ownership of projects and building a long-term career in structural engineering.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within structural engineering.
• Some previous experience within a civil or structural design office would be beneficial.
• A good understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative design team.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Confidence communicating with colleagues, clients and other members of a project team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior engineers with the structural design and delivery of projects.
• Producing structural calculations, designs and technical documentation.
• Working on a range of civil and structural engineering projects.
• Liaising directly with clients, architects and wider design teams.
• Supporting the preparation of drawings, specifications and engineering information.
• Attending project and design meetings where required.
• Assisting with the coordination of structural designs alongside other disciplines.
• Taking increasing responsibility for your own projects as your experience develops.
• Working closely with experienced engineers who will support your technical and professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Proactive learning

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline

Job description

GRADUATE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Bristol. Permanent, Full Time. £28,000 - £35,000 per year

Are you a Graduate Structural Engineer looking to start or develop your career in a supportive consultancy environment where you can gain genuine project responsibility, work directly with clients and build your technical expertise?

Our Client is looking for a passionate and motivated Graduate Structural Engineer to join its growing team in Bristol. You will initially work alongside and receive support from experienced senior engineers, while being given increasing responsibility for your own projects as your knowledge and confidence develop.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within structural engineering, gain exposure to a variety of projects and work closely with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is an established engineering consultancy delivering civil and structural engineering solutions across a range of projects. The business offers a collaborative working environment where graduate engineers can develop their technical ability while gaining valuable commercial and client-facing experience.

As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to take your academic and early industry experience and apply it to live engineering projects, with ongoing guidance from experienced members of the team.

You will be encouraged to develop professionally, take ownership of your work and gradually increase your level of responsibility.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As part of the structural engineering team, you will be involved in the design and delivery of projects from the early stages through to completion.

• Supporting senior engineers with the structural design and delivery of projects.
• Producing structural calculations, designs and technical documentation.
• Working on a range of civil and structural engineering projects.
• Liaising directly with clients, architects and wider design teams.
• Supporting the preparation of drawings, specifications and engineering information.
• Attending project and design meetings where required.
• Assisting with the coordination of structural designs alongside other disciplines.
• Taking increasing responsibility for your own projects as your experience develops.
• Working closely with experienced engineers who will support your technical and professional development.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Our client is particularly interested in hearing from newly qualified or early-career engineers who are enthusiastic about developing within structural engineering.

To be considered for this Graduate Structural Engineer opportunity, you should have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within structural engineering.
• Some previous experience within a civil or structural design office would be beneficial.
• A good understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative design team.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Confidence communicating with colleagues, clients and other members of a project team.

Previous consultancy, placement, internship or industry experience would be advantageous, although applications are welcomed from graduates who can demonstrate strong technical knowledge and enthusiasm for the profession.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary for this position is £28,000 - £35,000 per year dependent on experience and will reflect your existing technical knowledge and relevant industry exposure. There is also a bonus offered.

Alongside the salary, you will benefit from the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers, gain hands‑on project experience and develop both your technical and client‑facing skills.

You will have the opportunity to progress from supporting senior engineers to taking greater ownership of projects and developing direct relationships with clients and design teams.

LOCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

The role is available from our client's offices in Bristol and is offered on a permanent, full-time basis.

For a Graduate Structural Engineer looking to establish a long-term career within the industry, this position provides an excellent platform to develop practical design experience, broaden your project exposure and work towards increased responsibility as your career progresses.

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