Structural Engineer

Carrington West Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a passionate Structural Engineer to join their team. This role will involve delivering effective design solutions for residential and commercial projects, ensuring safety and sustainability. Candidates should have a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, professional experience in structural design, and strong communication skills. Key responsibilities include preparing designs, performing analyses, and liaising with various stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (MEng / BEng).
• Professional experience in structural design within consultancy practice.
• Competent in structural analysis and design tools.
• Strong technical understanding of materials including steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Working towards or already chartered with IStructE/ICE is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural designs, calculations, and technical drawings for projects.
• Perform structural analysis and design using industry-standard software.
• Liaise with architects and contractors for integrated design solutions.
• Contribute to project planning, risk assessments, and value engineering.
• Review and produce specifications according to UK codes.
• Provide technical support during construction and respond to queries.

Skills

Structural design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Competence in design tools

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (MEng / BEng)

Tools

Industry-standard design software

Job description

Are you a passionate Structural Engineer looking to grow your career in a collaborative, values‑led practice? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for a talented engineer to join a dynamic team who design practical, efficient and sustainable structural solutions across both residential and commercial projects.

About the Role

As a Structural Engineer, you’ll play an integral role in delivering high‑quality design solutions, from concept through to detailed design and construction support. You’ll work closely with architects, clients, and contractors to ensure structures are safe, buildable, sustainable and aligned with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare structural designs, calculations and technical drawings for a variety of projects (residential and commercial)
• Perform structural analysis and design using industry‑standard software
• Liaise with architects, contractors and other consultants to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Contribute to project planning, risk assessments and value engineering
• Review and produce specifications in line with relevant UK codes and standards
• Provide technical support during construction and respond to contractor queries

Requirements

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (MEng / BEng)
• Professional experience in structural design, ideally within consultancy practice
• Competent in structural analysis and design tools
• Strong technical understanding of materials including steel, concrete, timber and masonry
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Working towards, or already chartered with, a relevant professional body (e.g., IStructE/ICE) is desirable

To be considered please apply directly or contact Abi on 02393 876 032 for a confidential discussion.