Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer in South Newcastle is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to shape a new role. The position involves leading structural validation, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving innovation in masonry solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with designers to optimize project execution and structural integrity while enjoying flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Share options

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced and qualified Structural Engineer.
• Motivated self-starter from structural or civil engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs and analyses for wind posts and masonry support.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Utilize FEA and structural software to optimize designs.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Civil Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

Compliance Standards

Job description

Job Description

Our client is an entrepreneurial UK manufacturer based in South Newcastle, seeking an experienced and qualified Structural Engineer to provide advice and calculations to the wider team. This is a new role within the company, offering the right candidate the opportunity to shape their own position. The candidate can come from a structural or civil engineering background and should be a motivated self-starter.

As our new engineer, you will lead structural validation, ensure compliance standards are met, and drive innovation in masonry support, wind posts, brick slip, and masonry reinforcement solutions.

You will collaborate with Designers and Technicians to optimize structural integrity, buildability, and project execution.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop structural designs, calculations, and analyses for wind posts, masonry support, and other structural elements.
2. Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards, and building regulations.
3. Utilize finite element analysis (FEA) and structural software to optimize designs.
4. Evaluate loading conditions, check deflection limits, and approve connection details.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements (onsite with occasional days/hours working from home)
• Competitive salary
• Share options
• Pension scheme

For further details, please contact our Design specialist, Rebecca Willis.