Structural Engineer

Carrington West Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in engineering is seeking an ambitious Structural Engineer based in Colchester with at least 4 years of UK experience. The role offers the chance to work on diverse projects and the opportunity for career progression, including mentoring junior engineers and leading projects. Ideal candidates will have strong design skills in concrete, steel, masonry, and timber, along with a proactive approach to their work.

Benefits

Structured path towards Chartered Membership

Guidance from experienced managers

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' UK-based structural engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of design in concrete, steel, masonry, and timber.
• Proactive, dynamic, and passionate about the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Join a consultancy and work on a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Lead and run your own projects with guidance.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop leadership skills.

Skills

Design skills in concrete

Design skills in steel

Design skills in masonry

Design skills in timber

Proactive and dynamic

Collaborative team player

Job description

Are you an ambitious Structural Engineer based in Colchester with at least 4 years of UK experience? Do you have strong design skills in concrete, steel, masonry, and timber, and a passion for shaping the built environment? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

You’ll be joining a highly respected consultancy with the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of projects – from high-end private residential schemes through to large-scale mixed-use developments. Our projects span sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, life sciences, arts, industrial, and residential, offering variety and challenge at every stage of your career.

What’s on offer

• A structured path towards Chartered Membership with IStructE and/or ICE, supported by accredited training programmes, mentoring, and coaching.
• The opportunity to lead and run your own projects, with guidance from experienced managers and directors.
• The chance to mentor junior engineers, developing your leadership skills.
• Career progression opportunities, with scope for future promotion as you grow within the team.

What we’re looking for

• A minimum of 4 years’ UK-based structural engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of design in concrete, steel, masonry, and timber.
• Someone who is proactive, dynamic, and passionate about the built environment.
• A collaborative team player who thrives on variety and responsibility.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career please apply or contact Abi on [e-mail]/02393876032.