Structural Engineer

ICE Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work anywhere in the world for four weeks each year

25 days holidays with the option to add more

Health insurance and employee assistance

Supports training and progression to chartership

Regular social events

Training and progression to charter

Job summary

A civil and structural consulting firm in Greater London seeks an engineer with at least four years of experience in civil or structural design, especially in renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include designing power and renewable energy infrastructures and ensuring designs meet all safety standards. The company offers generous benefits including flexible working arrangements and strong training support. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and are committed to professional development.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in civil or structural design.
• Experience in consulting engineering or contractor design office.
• Commitment to becoming a chartered or incorporated engineer.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and industry-standard design software.
• Commitment to becoming chartered or incorporated civil/structural engineer.

Responsibilities

• Involved in civil and structural design of energy projects.
• Produce and review calculations, drawings and technical documents.
• Ensure designs meet safety standards and expectations.
• Work across all project stages from early studies to detailed design and construction support.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and undertake occasional site visits.

Skills

Civil and structural design

Knowledge of reinforced steel and concrete

AutoCAD

Industry standard design software

Education

Degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Industry standard design software

Job description

Your Role

You will be involved in the civil and structural design of power and renewable energy projects, including building superstructures, foundations, gantries, equipment bases and cable infrastructure. You will produce and review calculations, drawings and technical documents, and ensure designs meet standards and safety expectations. The work covers all stages from early studies / client advisory, through to detailed design and construction support, with close coordination across other engineering disciplines and occasional site visits.

Company Profile

A very successful, independently owned civil and structural consulting practice. The company excels at providing technical expertise for renewable and conventional energy projects spanning wind, solar, battery storage, nuclear, power distribution and data centres. Demand for their services has seen their head‑count double in five years and new offices will be opening this year. They are a profitable, well‑managed business with a bright future.

Generous Benefits

Work anywhere in the world for four weeks each year; this unusual perk is ideal for engineers with family overseas or those wanting a change of environment. 25 days holidays with the option to add up to 8 more days through salary sacrifice. Health insurance and employee assistance is provided for all permanent staff. A range of regular social events throughout the year. A strong focus on training and progression to chartership.

Training

You will be enrolled onto one of their training schemes. For ICE graduate members, your supervising engineer, a Fellow of the ICE with deep technical expertise will provide invaluable advice and mentorship. Those pursuing IStructE chartership will benefit from an internally managed training scheme and be mentored by a chartered structural engineer. On‑the‑job training and regular CPD activities are on‑going. The company provides solid support and the right environment for career progression and technical development.

Profile Required

Four or more years of experience in civil or structural design with knowledge of reinforced steel and concrete. A degree in civil or structural engineering. A consulting engineering or contractors design office background. Conversant with AutoCAD, and industry standard design software. A commitment to becoming a chartered or incorporated civil or structural engineer.

Interview Process

An informal Teams Meeting or phone call with a senior technical director precedes face‑to‑face interview.