Structural Engineer

Osprey Group; Portishead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Salary sacrifice

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Life insurance cover

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Career development support

Job summary

Osprey Group in the UK is seeking a committed Structural Engineer to support development, delivery and continuous improvement of engineering solutions across our projects. You will work with project leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure designs, specs and technical controls meet standards and regulatory requirements.

This role focuses on complex steel structures for heavy transport, marine and installation work, requiring Eurocode knowledge, FEAs, and fabrication‑aware design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in structural/civil/mechanical engineering.
• Extensive experience with Eurocode EC3 and related standards.
• Proven experience designing complex steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and verify design schemes for temporary works equipment used in heavy transport, marine and installation operations.
• Produce clear design briefs that define project requirements for detailed engineering phases.
• Identify and analyse all relevant load cases to ensure structural suitability and compliance.
• Design structurally efficient, operationally practical solutions aligned with project needs and industry standards.
• Ensure all equipment designs comply with Eurocodes, relevant technical standards, and Osprey’s temporary work procedure.
• Carry out structural calculations using a combination of hand methods and FEA, leading to robust design reports.

Skills

Structural design

Eurocode EC3

FEA methods

2D/3D drawings

AutoCAD

Fabrication awareness

Team collaboration

Load analysis

Education

Bachelors in structural/civil/mechanical

Tools

AutoCAD

FEA software

MS Office

Job description

Osprey believes that innovative, precision-engineering logistics, by land and by water, can transform the way critical UK infrastructure is built. We bring together the very best multi-disciplinary engineering and delivery team to accelerate projects, enhance safety, and work side by side with clients to solve the most complex construction challenges.

We are seeking a committed and forward-thinking Structural Engineer to support the effective development, delivery, and continuous improvement of engineering solutions across our project environment. Working closely with project leaders and cross-functional teams, you will ensure all design activities, specifications, and technical controls are executed accurately, consistently, and in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for someone looking to apply their engineering expertise within a dynamic project environment.

Location - Various Locations

Work Rotation - Monday-Friday

What You’ll do

• Develop and verify design schemes for bespoke temporary works equipment used in heavy transport, marine and installation operations
• Produce clear design briefs that define project requirements for detailed engineering phases
• Identify and analyse all relevant load cases to ensure structural suitability and compliance
• Design structurally efficient, operationally practical solutions aligned with project needs and industry standards
• Ensure all equipment designs comply with Eurocodes, relevant technical standards, and Ospreys temporary work procedure
• Carry out structural calculations using a combination of hand methods and FEA, leading to robust design reports

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural, Civil, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in designing complex steel structures
• Extensive experience working with Eurocode (EC3) and relevant structural design standards
• Good understanding of fabrication processes and the ability to design with fabrication and operational constraints in mind
• Proven experience producing structural calculations using both hand-calculations and FEA methods
• Proficiency in creating high-quality 2D and 3D engineering drawings
• Confident in using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced employer pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Life insurance cover
• Enhanced parental leave benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Family friend policies
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Get Active from Aviva – Gym discounts up to 40% off
• Support your career development through our success management process