Structural Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Extensive training and professional development opportunities

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Structural Engineer in Birmingham to play a key role in delivering projects across a diverse client base. You will be responsible for supporting project delivery from concept to detailed design, applying engineering knowledge, and engaging with clients on live projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and be a Graduate Member of a professional body. A competitive salary and flexible benefits are offered, alongside extensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Graduate Member of a relevant professional body (IStructE or ICE).
• Experience designing with traditional materials to Eurocodes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g., Robot, Revit) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge across a range of building structures projects.
• Support project delivery from concept through to detailed design.
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable design solutions.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on live projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Project delivery

Team collaboration

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Graduate Member of IStructE or ICE

Tools

Robot

Revit

Job description

Overview

You’ll play a key role in delivering projects within our Buildings & Places practice, taking responsibility for both design and project delivery across a varied client base. Our work is underpinned by a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, ethics, and safety, and you’ll be central to embedding these principles in everything you do. You will contribute to the design and delivery of projects while developing your technical expertise and supporting collaborative team outcomes.

You’ll:

• Apply engineering knowledge across a range of building structures projects
• Support project delivery from concept through to detailed design
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable design solutions
• Work collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on live projects

As a Structural Engineer, You Will

• Apply technical skills to a wide range of building structures and design scenarios.
• Develop conceptual solutions through to detailed design stages.
• Assist in delivering projects within defined programme and cost parameters.
• Contribute to the multi‑disciplinary team approach on projects.
• Undertake research, data collection, and presentation of findings.
• Present results to clients under supervision of a lead designer.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis at site visits and design team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures.
• Work in accordance with BIM standards, Digital Plan of Work, and BIM Execution Plans.
• Support and mentor junior or less experienced team members.
• Maintain and develop a broad technical skillset.
• Demonstrate proactive commitment to self‑development.

About You

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Graduate Member of a relevant professional body (IStructE or ICE).
• Working towards, and be close to achieving, Chartered status.
• Experience designing with traditional materials (steel, concrete, timber, masonry) to Eurocodes.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g. Robot, Revit – desirable).
• Willingness to learn and adopt new tools and technologies.
• Interest in digital engineering, automation, and parametric design.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Flexible attitude to work type and level of responsibility.
• Curious mindset and enthusiasm for collaboration and idea‑sharing.
• Willingness to travel and work across different offices when required.

Rewards & Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a broad range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices. You will have access to extensive training and professional development opportunities, a hybrid working culture, and flexible holiday allowances to balance work and personal life.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, the vetting process will be discussed at interview and may require proof of residency in the UK of five years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong, and we offer family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.