Structural Design Engineer

Zodiac Recruitment Ltd.; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Zodiac Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting a Structural Design Engineer for a Leicester-based role in a multi-disciplinary consultancy.

The position is permanent with hybrid working and a focus on hands-on design across steel and concrete in commercial, industrial and education sectors. You will use Tekla, STAAD.Pro and TEDDS, prepare drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and engage with clients, authorities and the design team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master's degree in structural engineering.
• 3+ years' experience in the buildings industry.
• Chartership underway or ready for progression.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on design with a range of materials.
• Prepare and check drawings, calculations and risk assessments.
• Client contact, site visits and workload management.
• Represent the company at meetings and visits with authorities and teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent working

Education

BEng or MEng in structural engineering

Tools

Tekla

STAAD.Pro

TEDDS

Job description

Role: Structural Design Engineer

Location: Leicester

Salary: £32,000 to £46,000

Ref: MAR161

We are currently recruiting a Structural Design Engineer on a permanent basis for an independently owned multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy in Leicester.

Our client operates across several markets and offer full in-house design services to the commercial, leisure, manufacturing, and education sector.

They are open to hybrid working arrangements and are committed to helping their staff progress their career in a professional and academic capacity.

The Structural Design Engineer Role:

• Knowledge of design and analysis software like Tekla, StaadPro, and Tedds
• Prepare and check drawings, calculations, and risk assessments
• Focus will be on hands-on design with a range of materials as well as assisting with client contact, site visits and managing your workload
• Communicate as part of a team and work well in a team and independent environment.
• You will be expected to forge relationships with clients, local authorities and other members of the design team and represent the company at meetings and site visits.

The Ideal Candidate:

• You will have graduated with BEng or MEng in structural Engineering and have at least 3 years’ experience working as a Structural Engineer.
• 3 years+ experience in the buildings industry
• Approaching Chartership or chartered MICE or ISTUCTE
• Several years’ experience working in a consulting engineering environment creating models.
• Experience in the detailing of steel and concrete
• Experience in structural design of commercial/ Industrial /Education will be additional strength
• A passion for engineering excellence, and a desire to embrace new and innovative thinking.