Structural Engineer

RGB Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible working

Home working available

Job summary

RGB Recruitment in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to deliver high‑quality building structure projects within a design‑led consultancy. You will lead projects, guide a design team and mentor junior engineers, with progression toward senior management on a clear career path.

The role offers flexible working including home working, a modern office environment, and the chance to work on high‑profile schemes across the UK from the Cardiff base.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil or structural engineering required.
• Chartered status with ICE or IStructE or working toward it.
• Proven consultancy experience on building structures.
• Proficiency with Tekla, Autodesk and analysis tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Understanding from concept to site delivery.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking detailed design and structural analysis across building types.
• Leading projects and overseeing a design team.
• Providing mentoring and technical direction to junior staff.
• Communicating with architects, contractors and clients.
• Attending site visits and contributing to reports and design reviews.
• Taking increasing responsibility toward senior management roles.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

Strong communication

Design coordination

Education

Degree in civil or structural engineering

Chartered status (ICE/IStructE)

Tools

Tekla

Autodesk

Job description

£45,000-£55,000 + Package | Forward‑Thinking Consultancy | Flexible Working

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within a highly regarded, design‑led consultancy? This established practice in Cardiff has built a strong reputation for delivering well‑engineered, creative solutions across the South West and South Wales. With an impressive project pipeline and a collaborative, modern working culture, this is an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking progression and long‑term career development.

About the Role

As a Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality building structure projects for a wide range of clients. This consultancy consistently “punches above its weight,” securing complex and prestigious schemes across both public and private sectors. You will join a supportive team environment where progression into senior management is encouraged.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Undertaking detailed design and structural analysis across a variety of building types within the property sector.
• Leading projects and overseeing the work of a dedicated design team.
• Providing guidance, mentoring, and technical direction to junior engineers and technicians.
• Regular communication with architects, contractors, and wider project stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Liaising directly with clients and responding swiftly to technical queries.
• Attending site visits and meetings, contributing to technical reports and design reviews.
• Taking on increasing responsibility as you move toward higher‑level management roles within the business.

Key Projects You'll Be Involved In

The Cardiff office is currently engaged in a wide range of exciting and challenging developments, including:

• RC-framed multi-storey buildings up to 35 floors (hotels, residential, student accommodation)
• National out-of-town retail developments across the UK
• Custodial facilities and secure government‑led projects
• Commercial and mixed‑use developments
• Major hospital builds and extension programmes.

These diverse schemes provide strong technical variety and the chance to work on high‑profile structural engineering challenges.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• A degree (or equivalent) in civil or structural engineering.
• Chartered status with ICE or IStructE or actively working toward it.
• Proven experience in building structures within a consultancy environment.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard software such as Tekla, Autodesk, and other analysis tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of the design and construction process from concept stage through to site delivery.

Why Join This Consultancy?

You’ll be joining a well‑known, locally respected business with a modern approach to work‑life balance. Their flexible working policy actively supports home working and autonomy over your working week. You’ll also benefit from:

• Contemporary, well‑equipped offices
• A friendly, close‑knit team environment
• Free parking
• A clear route for progression into senior management

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated engineer to take ownership of exciting projects while developing their leadership and technical capabilities