Structural Engineer

Swan Structures; Marshfield; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bi-annual bonuses

Annual salary reviews

Company pension

25 days holiday

Flexible & hybrid working

Professional development support

Membership fees paid

Client facing opportunities

Career progression

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Swan Structures is seeking a Structural Engineer with at least 3 years of post‑graduate experience to work on residential, commercial, industrial, and refurbishment projects across the UK. You will contribute from concept through to construction, collaborating with clients, architects, and contractors in a dynamic consultancy.

The role involves site inspections, design in multiple materials, and support for junior engineers, with hybrid/flexible working and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and minimum 3 years post‑graduate experience.
• Experience designing building structures using common construction materials.
• Familiarity with UK design standards (Eurocodes) and Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural designs and calculations for a variety of building projects.
• Design in steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and structural assessments.
• Carry out site inspections and structural surveys.
• Liaise directly with clients, architects, contractors, and local authorities.
• Assist with project management and delivery to programme and budget.
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Support junior engineers and technicians where appropriate.

Skills

Structural design

Autocad

Revit

Tekla Structural Designer

Site inspections

Client liaison

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered status (IStructE/ICE) desirable

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Masterseries

Autocad

Revit

Job description

Structural Engineer (min. 3 Years' Experience)

Location:Marshfield (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available)

Salary:Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type:Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and talented Structural Engineer with minimum 3 years of post-graduate experience to join our growing engineering consultancy. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential, commercial, industrial, and refurbishment projects across the UK.

You will be involved in projects from initial concept through to detailed design and construction, working closely with clients, architects, contractors, and fellow engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce structural designs and calculations for a variety of building projects.
• Design in steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and structural assessments.
• Carry out site inspections and structural surveys.
• Liaise directly with clients, architects, contractors, and local authorities.
• Assist with project management and delivery to programme and budget.
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Support junior engineers and technicians where appropriate.

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years relevant structural engineering experience.
• Experience designing building structures using common construction materials.
• Familiarity with UK design standards (Eurocodes) and Building Regulations.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software. Preferably using Tekla Structural Designer, Masterseries.
• Experience with using Autocad and Revit.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Clean and full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Working towards Chartered Engineer status (IStructE or ICE).
• Experience designing simple drainage schemes.
• Experience carrying out structural surveys and preparing reports.
• Knowledge of temporary works design.
• Keen grasp on project and business financial targets.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, bi-annual bonuses and annual salary reviews.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership.
• Paid professional membership fees.
• Opportunity to be client facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities.
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy.
• Dog friendly office space.

About Us

We are a new and young team looking for like-minded engineers to join our growing team. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality information to our clients as well as being excellent communicators. We want to encourage a healthy work-life balance whilst also providing incentives to maintain a high-quality service to our clients.

We are a dynamic and client-focused structural engineering consultancy delivering practical, cost-effective, and innovative solutions across a broad range of sectors. Our collaborative culture encourages professional growth, technical excellence, and a healthy work-life balance.