Structural Engineer

Brandon James Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Company pension (up to 5%)

25 days annual leave

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Study leave and CPD

Maternity/Paternity pay

Job summary

Brandon James Ltd in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Structural Engineer with at least two years in a consultancy to join a collaborative team. You will design across steel, concrete, timber and masonry and produce calculations with Tekla and TEDDS, working with architects, contractors and clients.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to diverse projects, and strong support towards achieving Chartered Engineer status with experienced mentors.

Qualifications

• A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum two years’ post-graduate consultancy experience.
• Experience designing structures using steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Proficiency with Tekla, TEDDS or similar packages.
• Full UK driving licence. IsctrE/ICE membership or Chartership in progress or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Design structural solutions in steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.
• Produce calculations and technical reports using Tekla and TEDDS.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with project planning, coordination from concept to completion.
• Attend project meetings and liaise with stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure works meet design specs and statutory requirements.
• Develop practical engineering solutions while maintaining high standards.
• Support towards Chartership with mentors.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla

TEDDS

Job description

The Opportunity

A well-established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Structural Engineer to join its growing team in Hemel Hempstead. This is an excellent opportunity for a Structural Engineer with at least two years’ post-graduate consultancy experience to further develop their technical expertise while working on a diverse range of structural engineering projects.

The successful Structural Engineer will become part of a collaborative and supportive team, delivering innovative engineering solutions across commercial, residential, research & development, energy and refurbishment projects. This role offers genuine career progression, exposure to technically challenging schemes and full support towards Chartership.

The Role

As a Structural Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing structural solutions in steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.
• Producing structural calculations and technical reports using industry-standard software, including Tekla and TEDDS.
• Working closely with architects, contractors, clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Assisting with project planning, coordination and technical delivery from concept through to completion.
• Attending project meetings and liaising with stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Conducting site inspections to ensure works comply with design specifications and statutory requirements.
• Developing practical engineering solutions while maintaining high technical standards.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status with support from experienced mentors.

About You

To be considered for this Structural Engineer position, you will have:

• A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of two years’ experience within a structural engineering consultancy.
• Experience designing structures using steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Proficiency with structural design software such as Tekla, TEDDS or similar packages.
• A sound understanding of structural engineering principles, geotechnics and foundation design.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) or Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or a desire to work towards Chartership.
• A full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

The successful Structural Engineer will receive:

• £38,000-£48,000 salary.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Company pension contribution of up to 5%.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service.
• Holiday buy, sell and banking scheme.
• Paid professional membership.
• ICE Training Scheme and Chartership support.
• Study leave and ongoing CPD.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Annual flu vaccination.
• Company-funded social events.
• Free refreshments and on-site parking.
• Opportunity to work remotely from abroad for up to 15 days per year, subject to business requirements.

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