Structural Design Engineer

Ramboll; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Ramboll, a foundation-owned global engineering and consultancy firm, is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to join our Building Structures team in the UK. The role offers opportunities to work on diverse projects—from refurbishment to new build structures—across the UK and internationally, collaborating with renowned architects and stakeholders.

You will design reinforced concrete, steel and timber elements, perform structural analysis and FE modelling, and engage with design teams and site

Qualifications

• Experience in designing reinforced concrete, steel and timber for building projects.
• Experience with structural analysis tools and FE modelling.
• Interest in sustainable design and retrofit of existing structures.
• Ability to communicate designs to design teams and construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with establishing fundamental structural design principles on projects.
• Carry out structural design, analysis and FE modelling.
• Attend design team meetings and carry out site visits.
• Communicate designs to the design team and construction sites.
• Take an active role in technical groups to support continuous improvement.
• Develop relationships with regional universities and promote STEM within local schools.

Skills

Concrete design

Steel design

Timber design

Digital design

Parametric design

FE analysis

Tools

Autodesk Robot

Tekla Structures

Job description

Job Description

We invite you to bring your creativity into play and become part of our team delivering structural engineering on some of the most exciting projects around. We are interested in hearing from you if you have a passion for design, sustainability and creative re-use of buildings. If you crave a challenging role but need flexibility and work life balance our Structural Design Engineer position may be ideal for you.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a foundation owned global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people across the world.

You will join our Building Structures team

As our new Structural Design Engineer, you will join a talented, diverse and highly collaborative team delivering a wide range of exciting projects across the UK and internationally. Our work spans sculptures, stadia, healthcare, refurbishment, re-use and re-purposing, as well as complex new-build structures. You will have the opportunity to work alongside internationally renowned architects and clients, while developing your expertise across a broad range of sectors and project types.

We foster a fun, inquisitive and inclusive culture where design flair, creativity and fresh thinking are actively encouraged.

You will be supported to grow your skills, take ownership of your work and make a meaningful contribution to innovative projects that shape the built environment.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will involve:

• Assist with establishing fundamental structural design principles on projects
• Carrying out structural design, analysis and FE modelling
• Attending design team meetings and carryout out site visits
• Communicating designs to the design team & construction sites
• Taking an active role in technical groups and team meetings to support continuous improvement
• Develop relationships with regional universities and promote STEM within local schools

Your key targets over the first 12 months will be:

• Lead the design process for a work package (size suitable for level of experience), working within a team
• Join or continue your journey on Ramboll’s ICE or IStructE training scheme and make demonstrable progress in achieving relevant attributes toward Chartership
• Develop internal relationships and promote collaboration
• Actively contribute to an internal company network such as Making A Difference, Sustainability, Concrete, Steel.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. We provide growth and development opportunities in a supportive environment, work flexibly and care about our people’s wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have relevant work experience and be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Ability to design reinforced concrete, steel, and timber
• Experience of structural analysis tools (Autodesk Robot and Tekla Structures)
• An appreciation of assessment, retrofit and alteration of existing structures
• A passion for sustainable solutions
• Knowledge of construction techniques and safe ways of working
• Interest in digital and parametric design
• Experience in technical report writing

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: a ‘can do’ attitude with a desire to learn and be challenged, a passion for sustainability and a willingness to take ownership of your own work and development. The successful applicant will be curious, and diverse in their outlook with a willingness to ask questions.

Welcome to our Buildings division

As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 5,000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative, sustainable and liveable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our liveable cities concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings, to improve the quality of life for building users.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,300 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across society. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

Ramboll offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation in the rapidly growing Engineering and Consultancy sector in the UK. We offer a competitive salary, alongside 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance and flexible working.

Additional Information

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