Graduate Structural Engineer Telford Technical

Whittan Group; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday (pro rata)

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee discount

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Mental health support

Cycle2Work scheme

Medicash scheme

Job summary

Whittan Group in Telford is seeking a dynamic Graduate Structural Engineer to join our growing team. You will lead development of concept and detailed structural schemes for cold-formed steel, collaborating with Sales and Design to test and interpret results.

The role focuses on design from concept through detailing, with hands-on product testing, CAD work, and software tool development to streamline calculations.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in structural or civil engineering.
• Knowledge of steelwork design codes and standards.
• Proficient in CAD software and interpretation of drawings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver concept and detailed structural solutions for storage schemes.
• Perform structural analysis and design calculations to industry standards.
• Present calculations clearly to stakeholders and support product testing.
• Develop software tools to streamline calculation processes and lead scheme development.

Skills

Strong communication

Steelwork design knowledge

CAD proficiency

Education

MEng/BEng/BSc or equivalent in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe.

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Graduate Structural Engineer to join our busy and growing organisation in Telford. You will lead the development of concept and detailed structural schemes, working closely with Sales and Design teams and will be involved in exciting product testing and the interpretation of results. The Graduate Structural Engineer will contribute to the design and development of structural schemes, with particular focus on cold-formed steel structures. To offer support in all stages of design from concept through to detailed engineering, whilst also participating in product testing and the development of engineering software tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver concept and detailed structural solutions for complex storage schemes in all major Whittan product lines, ensuring designs are safe, stable, and efficient
• Perform structural analysis and design calculations in accordance with SEMA 2020, EN 15512 and other relevant storage industry standards
• Clearly present and explain structural design to internal and external stakeholders, in writing, verbally, and using design sketches
• Present and explain your calculations with confidence
• Support and participate in product testing, including setup, monitoring, data collection, and analysis
• Play a key role in creating and developing software to streamline and standardise the calculation processes.
• Lead the development of concept and detailed structural schemes
• Hands on experience with product testing

Required experience/skills/qualifications:

• Graduate with MEng/BEng/BSc or equivalent in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.
• Demonstrate an understanding of steelwork design codes
• Proficient user of CAD

The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Hours

37

Competitive

• Competitive Salary
• 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays pro rata
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Medicash Scheme