Graduate Structural Engineer — Design & Chartership Path

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

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.