Structural Engineer

Alfred Recruitment LLP; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & Annual Bonus

28 days holiday

Flexible working environment

Company Pension Scheme

Access to ongoing CPD events

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a driven Structural Engineer to design structures in various sectors, including residential and commercial. Responsibilities include managing projects ranging from £1m to £20m and conducting inspections. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least 2 years' experience. This role offers a competitive salary of £35k – £45k, along with a flexible working environment and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' structural design experience across a variety of building types.
• Chartered or actively working towards IStructE or ICE chartership (not essential).
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Designing building structures across major sectors using steel, concrete, timber & masonry.
• Deliver projects from £1m to £20m, managing resources, fees, timelines, and quality.
• Conduct building inspections and structural reports with sound recommendations.

Skills

Temporary works design experience

Façade/cladding design experience

Strong technical and analytical design skills

Confident in Revit and AutoCAD

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Tedds

Tekla Structures

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a driven Structural Engineer, ideally with experience in temporary works design or façade/cladding design, to work on projects in the commercial, leisure, industrial, residential, and educational sectors.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing building structures across major sectors using steel, concrete, timber & masonry
• Deliver projects from £1m to £20m, while juggling resourcing, fees, timelines, and quality
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders
• Conduct building inspections and structural reports with sound recommendations for remedial works

What we are looking for

• Ideally, you will have experience in temporary works design or façade/cladding design
• 2+ years' structural design experience across a variety of building types
• Degree-qualified (BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering)
• Chartered or actively working towards IStructE or ICE chartership (not essential)
• Confident in Revit and AutoCAD, Tedds and Tekla Structures (or similar)
• Strong technical and analytical design skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Full UK driving license (required)

Tools & Support Provided

• Access to ongoing CPD events and technical courses
• Mentoring from in-house Chartered Engineers
• Assistance and funding support towards Chartership applications

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary & Annual Bonus: £35k – £45k depending on experience
• 28 days holiday
• Flexible working environment
• Company Pension Scheme
• Projects that make an impact – across residential, commercial, healthcare, and more