Structural Engineer

MacArthur Recruitment; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Structural Engineer in Barrow-in-Furness. This role requires a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and some commercial experience. The successful candidate will engage in various projects, produce designs, and collaborate with professionals. The position offers competitive salary (£30,000-£35,000, negotiable), a fun work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. Flexibility with working hours and further training support are also provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Further training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Parking available

Qualifications

• Sound commercial experience within a civil/structural design role.
• IT literate with experience of structural design software packages.
• Interested in further professional qualifications and development.

Responsibilities

• Production of schematic/concept designs and structural design calculations.
• Developing relationships with clients and other professionals.
• Managing projects and attending site meetings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Structural design software

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Tedds

Job description

Overview

Structural Engineer: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000, potentially negotiable

MacArthur Recruitment is seeking a Structural Engineer, a graduate with some solid experience and ideally keen to follow the chartership route or an appetite for self-development and learning. This is for a Barrow-based consulting engineering business. There is flexibility in the entry requirements for this position and further support can be provided whether it’s continuing your education or going through the process to become IEng or CEng. It is a varied role, working on large and small projects as well as on existing structures. The position is with an established but growing company that can offer further training and development – they are fun, open and supportive. Sectors vary from domestic, commercial, industrial and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Production of schematic / concept designs and structural design calculations
• Working with other construction professionals in the development of designs
• Working on designs for buildings, including steel frames, domestic, commercial, industrial, including factories
• Undertaking and developing structural designs using design / analysis software (Tekla Structural Designer & Tedds)
• Small to medium schemes
• Developing relationships with clients and other professionals

Requirements

• Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Sound commercial experience within a civil / structural design role
• IT literate with experience of structural design software packages
• Strong AutoCAD skills – Revit experience would be a bonus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Interested to work towards further professional qualifications, professional development and learning (e.g. C.Eng / I.Eng, MIStructE / MICE or equivalent)
• Driving licence or willing to get one

Additional aspects

• Responsible for the analysis and design of building structures, progressing to overall design of structures
• Managing projects
• Ability to produce drawings using AutoCAD software
• Checking drawings and calculations produced by others
• Visiting sites and attending site meetings
• Helping run internal planning and design meetings
• Attend external design meetings with clients
• Prepare correspondence and reports

Why work for our client

• Privately owned company with a flat, open company structure
• Fun, open environment
• Career progress, flexible package with further training if required
• Interesting and varied projects
• Flexible working hours / days. Full-time is 37.5 hrs / wk
• Competitive salary, depending on experience, £30,000- £35,000 possibly negotiable
• Regular salary reviews and progression opportunities, potential partner status in time
• Based in Barrow in Furness, parking available

For more information, or to apply for the position of Structural Engineer, please contact Ewen on [e-mail], ideally with a copy of your CV, or call 01768 800260.