Structural Engineer

AECOM; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their Buildings & Places team in Bristol or Cardiff. This role involves managing smaller projects, guiding graduate engineers, and ensuring technical quality across various structural projects. Candidates should possess strong communication and analytical skills, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work options

Comprehensive benefits and well-being programs

Access to industry-leading technology

Qualifications

• Graduate membership with the IStructE or ICE required.
• Work experience within a similar consultancy or relevant business.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with structural engineering design of complex projects.
• Managing and coordinating design input and output.
• Delivering design solutions and assessment calculations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Negotiating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla

SCIA

TEDDS

Job description

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We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our Buildings & Places team to be based in Bristol or Cardiff.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the structural engineering design of complex engineering projects.
• Performing work within an agreed budget and schedule with moderate supervision.
• Taking responsibility for and managing smaller projects.
• Providing guidance to graduate engineers.
• Working towards professional qualification and obtaining membership with either ICE or IStructE.

Typical duties will include:

• Production of structural designs.
• Managing and coordinating design input and output.
• Working with BIM technicians.
• Engaging with the internal design review process with one of our Lead Verifiers.
• Attending informal design workshops with other members of the design team.
• Maintaining outstanding technical quality.
• Delivering design solutions, assessment calculations, and working as part of an effective team.
• Having a solid track record of working on various structures projects, including steel and concrete frames, with some experience dealing directly with external design team members and contractors.
• Being a competent user of building engineering software packages such as Tekla, SCIA, TEDDS, etc.
• Possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Interacting with clients professionally.
• Having strong interpersonal, negotiating, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Being able to work well under pressure.
• Being detail-oriented, adept at multi-tasking, and prioritising workloads.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Graduate membership with the IStructE or ICE.
• Work experience within a similar consultancy or relevant business.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is a trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering services throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, and project management. We work on projects across transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environment sectors, serving both public and private clients. Our mission is to deliver a better world through technical and digital expertise, diversity, and sustainability. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company with significant revenue and a global presence.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

We offer flexible hybrid work options, supporting a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves. We provide comprehensive benefits and well-being programs to support our employees and their families. Join us to access industry-leading technology, impactful projects, and work flexibility. We are committed to equal opportunity and support applicants with disabilities through our Disability Confident scheme.