Structural Engineer

Ridge and Partners LLP; Pottery Field; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridge and Partners LLP in Leeds is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer aiming for Chartered status within the next few years. You will contribute to the design and delivery of building structures, including steel and reinforced concrete, across multiple sectors.

You will produce technical calculations and reports, collaborate with colleagues and clients, and support safe, buildable design solutions while engaging in design reviews and team discussions.

Qualifications

• Experience in building structures using steel and concrete.
• Strong knowledge of UK design codes and standards.
• Progress towards Chartered status within the next couple of years.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, analysis, and delivery of building structures across sectors.
• Undertake structural design in steel and reinforced concrete, including multi-storey frames and portal frames.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, calculations, and reports.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues, external consultants, and clients for coordinated delivery.
• Support development of safe and buildable structural solutions.
• Engage in project meetings, design reviews, and team discussions.
• Contribute to a positive, high-performance team culture.

Skills

Building structures

Steel design

Concrete design

Calculations & reports

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

If you are an experienced Structural Engineer progressing toward Chartered status within the next couple of years we have an opportunity for you to join our team in the Leeds office. You will bring strong technical capability across a range of building structures and demonstrate the communication skills, initiative, and collaborative mindset needed to thrive in a high-performing team environment.,

• Contribute to the design, analysis, and delivery of building structures across a variety of sectors.
• Undertake structural design in steel and reinforced concrete, including multi-storey frames, steel portal frames, and both new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Prepare clear, well-structured technical documentation, calculations, and reports.
• Collaborate effectively with internal colleagues, external consultants, and clients to ensure coordinated and efficient project delivery.
• Support the development of proportionate, safe, and buildable structural solutions.
• Engage proactively in project meetings, design reviews, and team discussions.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and high-performance team culture.
  Relevant university degree.
• Demonstrable experience in building structures, covering both steel and concrete design.
• Strong understanding of UK design codes, standards, and typical industry practice.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Motivated to achieve Chartered Engineer status (IStructE or ICE) within the near term.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues clearly.
• Ability to manage small to medium projects independently with the support provided by the senior members of the team.