Structural Design Engineer

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Bedford is seeking a motivated Structural Design Engineer to join their team. Responsibilities include producing and checking designs, troubleshooting technical issues, and attending site visits. The role offers mentoring from experienced engineers and opportunities for professional membership. Ideal candidates will have skills in British construction standards and software tools like Tekla and Tedds.

Benefits

Exposure to diverse projects

Supervision by experienced engineers

Support towards professional membership with IStructE

Responsibilities

• Check third-party designs for permanent and temporary works.
• Produce your own designs for temporary and permanent works.
• Troubleshoot and resolve site-based technical issues.
• Create 3D models and structural designs.
• Attend site to provide technical support and liaise with teams.

Skills

Flexible, motivated, and enthusiastic

Confident in applying basic structural engineering principles

Experienced in British construction methods, products, and standards

Skilled in design using British Standards and Eurocodes

Competent in producing detailed designs using hand calculations and software

Proficient in Tekla Structural Designer and Tedds

Able to communicate clearly

Comfortable attending site visits

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Tedds

Job description

Overview

Structural Design Engineer

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-driven Structural Design Engineer to join their team in Bedford. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects within a supportive, hands-on construction environment. This chartered building company has a strong foothold across various sectors, including automotive, conservation, accommodation, leisure and healthcare.

What we're looking for

• Flexible, motivated, and enthusiastic
• Confident in applying basic structural engineering principles
• Experienced in British construction methods, products, and standards
• Skilled in design using British Standards and Eurocodes for steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structures
• Competent in producing detailed designs using both hand calculations and modern software tools
• Proficient in Tekla Structural Designer and Tedds
• Able to communicate clearly through reports, sketches, and verbal discussions
• Comfortable attending site visits, meetings, and responding to site queries

As part of the role, you will

• Check third-party designs for both permanent and temporary works
• Produce your own designs for temporary and permanent works
• Troubleshoot and resolve site-based technical issues
• Create 3D models and structural designs (predominantly reinforced concrete and steel frames) to explore options and value engineering opportunities
• Attend site to provide technical support and liaise with teams on design matters

Benefits include

• Exposure to a diverse range of projects across the construction sector
• Supervision and mentoring from an in-house Chartered Civil & Structural Engineer (FIStructE, MICE) with over 40 years' experience
• Support and guidance towards achieving professional membership with IStructE (Chartered or Associate)