Junior Structural Engineer

Poutrix; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in the UK is growing its Structural Engineering team and is seeking a Junior Structural Engineer based in the UK with a strong interest in developing technical skills across a range of projects. You will contribute to the design of structures for industrial, educational and public sector facilities, and work within multidisciplinary teams including BIM modellers.

You will carry out design tasks, site visits in the UK (and possibly abroad), and aim for graduate membership of IStructE or

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate degree in structural engineering.
• Graduate membership or eligibility with IStructE or ICE.
• Eligibility for SC security clearance.
• Background in structural engineering with willingness to develop skills.
• Familiarity with common structural materials.
• Awareness of structural analysis/design modelling methods.
• Commitment to health and safety.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, quality-focused.
• Interest in sustainable solutions.
• Time management and workload planning.
• Willingness to support team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Design tasks for a range of projects within a multidisciplinary team.
• Site visits in the UK and possibly abroad.
• Coordination with other disciplines and BIM modellers.
• Develop knowledge of engineering and BIM software.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Health and safety awareness

Education

Relevant degree

Graduate membership of IStructE or ICE

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

We are excited to be growing our Structural Engineering team within the Places Design Practice. We are looking for a Junior Structural Engineer based in the UK with a strong interest in developing technical skills and acquiring experience in a wide range of projects. We work for a multitude of clients at national and international level on projects varied in type and size. We cover different sectors, with prevalent focus on industrial manufacturing, technology, education, government and defence.

In our engineering team you will contribute to the creation of some of the world’s most iconic and innovative structures. You will design spaces that transform the world around us while bringing people together. Some of our recent projects include data centers, distribution centers, gigafactories and other manufacturing facilities for the automotive industry, factories for microprocessors and a variety of other industrial buildings, accommodation facilities, offices, retail premises, schools and other public buildings. We are active in the design or technical advisory at all stages of projects, both for new and existing buildings (including assets with stringent security requirements).

We work with our clients around the world to create smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. As part of our multidisciplinary team and deploying our digital solutions, you will help Arcadis in the mission of improving quality of life.

Role accountabilities:

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will be supporting the design and coordination of structures on a range of projects in our various sectors of activity. You will carry out specific design tasks, site visits in the UK and possibly abroad, coordination activities with other disciplines and our BIM modellers, while developing knowledge of engineering and BIM software.

You will take a proactive role in your professional development by starting or maintaining graduate membership of a relevant engineering institution (IStructE or ICE), with the objective of progressing towards higher grades of membership in accordance with a programme agreed with your line manager or assigned mentor.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the wider teams at Arcadis, both nationally and internationally.

Note that this role does not sit inside the formal graduate programme of Arcadis (GROW). While mentorship and support will be provided, including for progression towards professional chartership, the successful candidate will not be eligible for the structured activities within the GROW programme.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant degree.
• Graduate membership of the IStructE or the ICE (or willingness to join one of these institutions as a graduate).
• Eligibility to achieve SC security clearance.
• Structural engineering background from academic studies and strong interest in developing your technical abilities through further learning and on-the-job experience.
• Some familiarity with commonly used structural materials from your engineering studies.
• Awareness of modelling methods typical of commonly used structural analysis and design programs.
• Outstanding commitment to health and safety and some awareness of relevant legal requirements.
• Good communication skills and commitment to develop them to a level of excellence.
• Thoroughness when preparing or checking your own work, passion for quality and attention to detail when reviewing the work of others.
• Interest in sustainable solution and commitment to sustainable outcomes.
• Ability to successfully manage your time and workload.
• Willingness to support other members of the team, the wider Arcadis and our clients as required.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.