Structural Engineer

Rendel Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a talented engineer to join their delivery team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil or structural engineering, experience in designing complex structures, and a proactive approach toward becoming a Chartered Engineer. You'll contribute to high-profile projects, ensuring design excellence and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers competitive benefits and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible hybrid working options

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Paid volunteer days

Vibrant Sports & Social Club

Qualifications

• Proactive approach to becoming a Chartered Engineer (ICE, IStructE).
• Experience designing complex structures using steel, concrete, or composite materials.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes and international design standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions across major UK and international assignments.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Contribute to managing time, budgets, and project resources efficiently.

Skills

Structural analysis

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in design software

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in civil or structural engineering

Postgraduate qualifications

Tools

Finite element analysis software (LUSAS, Midas)

Job description

Overview

You'll be a key part of our delivery team, contributing to the design and analysis of complex structures, while developing your technical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions and support project delivery across major UK and international assignments
• Work on the design, analysis and checking of structures across sectors - from bridges and tunnels to retaining walls and marine works
• Undertake calculations, use a variety of design software and apply international design codes and standards
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, external consultants, and clients
• Contribute to managing time, budgets, and project resources efficiently
• Adopt the standardisation and peer review of technical work to uphold design excellence
• Make positive contributions to health and safety on projects and across your work priorities health, safety and wellbeing, by reducing and managing associated risk

Qualifications

• A degree in civil or structural engineering (postgrad qualifications welcome)
• A proactive approach to become a Chartered Engineer (ICE, IStructE)
• Experience designing complex structures (foundations, bridges, marine structures, etc.) using steel, concrete, or composite materials
• A good understanding of structural analysis, construction methods, and advanced numerical modelling
• Familiarity with Eurocodes and international design standards
• Proficiency in finite element analysis software such as LUSAS, Midas
• A collaborative approach with excellent communication and writing skills

About Rendel

At Rendel, part of the international Ingérop Group, we're more than just a consultancy - we're a legacy of engineering excellence dating back to 1838. With offices in London, Birmingham, Bristol, and Sydney, we specialise in delivering innovative, client-focused engineering solutions on some of the world\'s most complex construction projects. From High Speed Rail and Nuclear Power to Ports, Bridges, and Marine Structures, our work spans the infrastructure, transportation, energy, and industry sectors in the UK and internationally.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits (pension, profit share, medical insurance, and more)
• Flexible hybrid working options to support work-life balance
• Opportunities to work on exciting, high-profile projects in the UK and internationally
• A welcoming and supportive culture that values wellbeing and personal growth
• Continuous professional development, mentoring, and Chartership support
• A workplace rooted in mutual trust, respect, diversity, and inclusion
• A vibrant Sports & Social Club organising events, games, and activities
• Paid volunteer days, French lessons, and more!