Structural Design Engineer

EA Associates; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A structural engineering consultancy in Colchester is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to develop design solutions for remedial works in residential and commercial structures. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and have strong communication skills. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and involves close collaboration with various professionals.

Qualifications

• Ideally Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Strong ability to explain technical decisions to non-engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural design schemes for remedial works.
• Produce and/or review specifications and reports.
• Work with surveyors and contractors for practical solutions.
• Prepare calculations and drawings for designs.

Skills

Engineering background

Ability to produce calculations

Understanding of building defects

Comfortable designing underpinning

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

Structural Design Engineer. Location: Colchester (Hybrid Working). Sector: Structural / Remediation / Consulting Engineering. The role will involve producing structural design solutions and technical specifications for remedial works in residential and small commercial structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural design schemes for small to medium-scale remedial works, including: underpinning and foundation strengthening; retaining wall and support structures; structural member replacement/strengthening (beams, lintels, joists, rafters, etc.); temporary works design to support construction phases.
• Produce and/or review specifications and technical reports for remediation schemes.
• Work closely with surveyors, contractors, and senior engineers to ensure practical and compliant solutions.
• Prepare clear calculations and drawings to illustrate proposed designs.
• (Preferred) Produce CAD drawings or markups — CAD ability is beneficial but not essential, as assistance can be provided.

Required Skills & Experience

• Engineering background — ideally Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to produce calculations for basic structural design scenarios.
• Understanding of common building defects and remediation techniques.
• Comfortable designing and justifying underpinning, masonry repairs, support beams, and temporary works.
• Strong communication skills — able to explain technical decisions to non-engineers