Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their diverse team. This role involves engaging in structural designs across various frameworks and collaborating with clients and other engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Engineering and has a passion for innovative design. With a focus on merit, the company offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits, including flexible working hours.

Benefits

4% contributory pension scheme

Twice yearly salary reviews

Enhanced sickness pay

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Discounted health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Chartered status with ICE or IStructE preferred or working towards it.
• Experience in structural design for various types of frames.

Responsibilities

• Embark on structural design for various frameworks and prepare detailed drawings.
• Review design quotes, coordinate with engineers, and attend client meetings.

Skills

Structural design

Software proficiency

Coordination with engineers

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

MasterSeries

CSC Fastrak

Strand7

Job description

Job Description

Role: Structural Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £32,000 to £41,000

Ref: MB351

Our client is an award-winning engineering firm, providing a career opportunity with longevity and an inspiring team to become a valued part of. They are a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm based in Cardiff, covering civil, structural, geotechnical, and geo-environmental engineering.

The Structural Engineer role:

In a nutshell, you’ll be working on a wide range of projects as a Structural Engineer. The role, based in Cardiff, will involve:

1. Embarking on structural design for steel frame, concrete frame, portal frame, and traditional domestic structures
2. Using software such as MasterSeries, CSC Fastrak, and Strand7 to assist with calculations and structural design
3. Preparing, detailing, and reviewing drawings of the systems designed
4. Preparing design quotes and writing reports
5. Supervising and checking work, as well as signing off on completed tasks
6. Coordinating with engineers in other disciplines such as Geotechnical and Civil engineering
7. Attending meetings to build relationships and gather information from clients, discussing needs, requirements, and design issues

Ideally, the candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent), and be Chartered or working towards Chartered status with ICE or IStructE.

Benefits:

In addition to reviewing salaries twice yearly and rewarding staff based on merit, they offer:

• A 4% contributory pension scheme
• Two times life insurance policy
• Enhanced sickness pay scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of up to 26 days, with options to take up to 3 additional days
• Flexible working hours to suit your routine
• Discounted health cash plan for medical costs
• Cycle to work scheme

What to do next:

If you are interested in this Structural Engineer opportunity in Cardiff, please click on the link to apply. For other opportunities in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Highways Engineering, Drainage Engineering, Flood Risk Engineering, or Transport Planning, contact Martin at (phone number removed) for more information.