Graduate Structural Engineer - Buildings - 2027 (Cardiff)

Stantec; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Cardiff invites graduates to join its 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Structural Engineer, part of a market-leading Buildings discipline. You will work with civil and structural engineers to gain exposure across projects and disciplines.

You’ll contribute to design calculations, drawings, inspections, and 3D Revit modelling while developing safe, sustainable solutions with senior engineers. This role fosters development and career growth within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis and design calculations, to solve structural engineering problems.
• Parametric design to support the design of low-embodied carbon structures.
• Structural engineering specifications.
• Structural engineering inspections and investigations, to help restore buildings and keep them from demolition.
• Assisting with the production of 3D Revit models and structural engineering drawings.
• Taking part in project and team meetings, to collaborate with other teams.

Skills

Revit

Structural analysis

Tools

Revit

Job description

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The Opportunity

Join our 2027Graduate Programme as a Graduate Structural Engineer in our Cardiff office, where you will be part of a market-leading Buildings discipline.

As a Graduate Engineer, you’ll be part of a close-knit team of civil and structural engineers, working alongside colleagues with a diverse range of skills and experience who will support your development and career growth.

We work closely with our MEP, geotechnical and architectural colleagues on building projects across Cardiff and nationally, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of disciplines and develop a holistic understanding of project delivery.

Our team works across a wide range of building sectors, with specialist expertise in education, defence, residential, healthcare, and heritage projects. We operate in accordance with current industry standards and legislation, including the latest Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act.

Take a look at our Buildings business line here: Building Design Consulting | Stantec, and review the career journey of some of our early careers professionals here: Career Stories | Stantec

About The Role

As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you'll support our Structural Engineering team in the design and delivery of building projects. Your responsibilities will include undertaking structural analysis and design calculations, preparing specifications and sketches/drawings, carrying out structural inspections, and attending project meetings. You will work closely with experienced engineers to develop practical, safe, and sustainable design solutions across a range of sectors.

You’ll be working on the following:

• Structural analysis and design calculations, to solve structural engineering problems.
• Parametric design to support the design of low-embodied carbon structures.
• Structural engineering specifications.
• Structural engineering inspections and investigations, to help restore buildings and keep them from demolition.
• Assisting with the production of 3D Revit models and structural engineering drawings.
• Taking part in project and team meetings, to collaborate with other