Structural Design Engineer

AKT II Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking design studio in Cambridge as a Design Engineer, where you'll engage in exciting structural engineering projects. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across various sectors, including residential and commercial. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, producing innovative designs that meet client needs while adhering to health and safety regulations. With a commitment to sustainability and professional development, this position not only enhances your engineering skills but also sets you on a path towards Chartership. Enjoy a vibrant workplace culture with numerous employee benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Vibrant social calendar

Company-funded events and activities

Friendly team environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in Structural Engineering.
• Competency and flexibility to handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural surveys and provide initial advice.
• Prepare detailed design calculations and drawings.
• Visit construction sites to monitor progress.

Skills

Structural design in concrete

Structural design in steel

Structural design in timber

Experience with Eurocode

Sustainable design knowledge

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Health & safety regulations understanding

Education

Good degree in Engineering

Tools

3D software packages

Job description

AKT II’s outstanding reputation, stability and growth has attracted the very best professionals with the promise of progressing and expanding their careers. This continued growth has led to the expansion of the company from London into key geographies across the globe: Cambridge, Manchester and Bristol in the UK, as well as Copenhagen and Toronto internationally.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated Design Engineer, responsible for specialist structural engineering design projects from inception to practical completion across all sectors (including workplace, residential, life science, education, retail, hotels, hospitality, sports and leisure).

At AKT II you will gain the opportunity to work on some of the most interesting and complex buildings around the world with current complete projects in over 50 countries.

The role requires producing detailed design to meet with design and construction programmes, liaising with other disciplines and ensuring the coordination of design and detailing work appropriate to the project.

The role and responsibilities

As a Design Engineer your responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Carrying out structural surveys of building/desk studies and providing initial advice on any issues that may arise
• Preparing conceptual and outline designs for structural schemes with support of the wider team
• Preparing detailed design calculations to Eurocode and relevant design guidance notes using relevant 3D software packages
• Preparing detailed design drawings and specifications for tender purposes
• Responding to client requests for information
• Supporting the production of construction information for issue to contractors
• Visiting sites during the construction phase to monitor progress and provide advice to contractors
• Day-to-day support to colleagues from other disciplines within the office
• Attending team meetings with both internal and external disciplines
• You will have the opportunity over time to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop, and you will be supported towards Chartership through IStructE / ICE.

Required skills

• Experience of structural design in concrete, steel and timber structures, as well as experience in other structural materials
• Experience of working with Eurocode and other local design guidance
• Knowledge and interest in sustainable design and embodied carbon evaluation
• A strong analytical knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, combined with practical understanding of buildings and construction
• A desire to work constructively in a team, finding holistic building design solutions
• A good understanding of multidisciplinary requirements into coordinated solutions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate with knowledge of design and analysis programmes
• Understanding of the health & safety regulations and designer’s responsibilities

Qualifications and experience

• A good degree in Engineering
• Experience, competency and flexibility to rise to challenging situations and take on responsibility appropriate to their capability
• It is expected that the successful candidate will have at least 3 years experience in the area of Structural Engineering.

What's in it for you?

The chance to work for an innovative, design-led studio based in Cambridge with the opportunity to work on some of the very best projects across the UK and internationally, plus a friendly, dedicated team and a competitive salary. You’ll receive AKT II’s many employee benefits including a vibrant social calendar, with many company-funded events and activities.

To apply, simply send us a cover email with your CV attached, using the link below.

(In case the application link doesn’t work, please send your application via email to [e-mail] stating the role in the subject.)

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. AKT II is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all communities.