Structural Engineer

Involve Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a talented Structural Engineer to join their team in Cardiff. You will be involved in the delivery of diverse projects, focusing on technical quality and safety. Candidates should hold an MEng or BEng/BSc in Civil/Structural Engineering and be near or recently chartered. A competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Near or recently chartered with ICE or IStructE.
• Proven experience in structural design of reinforced concrete and structural steelwork.
• Good working knowledge of Eurocodes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural design and analysis using appropriate design software.
• Prepare design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Assist with site inspections and support construction teams.

Skills

Structural design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MEng or BEng/BSc (Hons) in Civil and/or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

ETABS

Job description

Overview

Involve Recruitment are seeking a talented and motivated Structural Engineer who is near or recently chartered (CEng MICE or MIStructE) to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of a variety of building and infrastructure projects across multiple sectors. You will have the opportunity to work on projects from concept through to construction, with a strong focus on technical quality, safety, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake structural design and analysis using appropriate design software and hand calculations.
• Work on projects involving reinforced concrete and structural steelwork, including multi-storey commercial, residential, industrial, and public-sector developments.
• Prepare design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Contribute to project planning, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and liaison with clients, architects, and contractors.
• Assist with site inspections and support construction teams during the build phase.
• Mentor and support graduate engineers and technicians as appropriate.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.

Requirements

Essential:

• MEng or BEng/BSc (Hons) in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
• Near or recently chartered with ICE or IStructE.
• Proven experience in structural design of reinforced concrete and structural steelwork.
• Proficiency in design and analysis software (e.g., Tekla Structural Designer, ETABS, or similar).
• Good working knowledge of Eurocodes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Desirable:

• Experience with BIM/Revit workflows.
• Exposure to other structural materials such as masonry or timber.
• Experience across a range of sectors (e.g., residential, commercial, healthcare, education).

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and continued professional development.
• The opportunity to work on a wide variety of high-profile and technically complex projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.