Structural Engineer

Heaney Bowes; Renhold; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a motivated Structural Design Engineer to join their in-house team. The role involves working on a variety of projects while receiving mentorship from a Chartered Engineer. Candidates should be skilled in British construction methods and software tools like Tekla Structural Designer and Tedds. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to diverse projects and develop professionally.

Benefits

Exposure to diverse projects

Mentoring from experienced Chartered Engineer

Support towards professional membership

Opportunities for expertise expansion in civil engineering

Qualifications

• Motivated and detail-driven Structural Design Engineer.
• Experience with British construction methods and standards required.
• Proficient in using modern software tools for detailed designs.

Responsibilities

• Check third-party designs for both permanent and temporary works.
• Produce designs for temporary and permanent works.
• Troubleshoot and resolve site-based technical issues.
• Create models and designs to explore options and value engineering.
• Provide technical support during site visits.

Skills

Flexible, motivated, and enthusiastic

Confident in applying basic structural engineering principles

Experienced in British construction methods

Skilled in design using British Standards and Eurocodes

Competent in producing detailed designs

Proficient in Tekla Structural Designer and Tedds

Able to communicate clearly

Comfortable attending site visits

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Tedds

Job description

Structural Design Engineer

Location: Bedford
Contract Type: Full-time

On behalf of a highly successful main contractor, we are keen to speak with motivated and detail-driven Structural Design Engineers to join their in-house Structural Design team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects within a supportive, hands-on construction environment.

What We're Looking For

• Flexible, motivated, and enthusiastic
• Confident in applying basic structural engineering principles
• Experienced in British construction methods, products, and standards
• Skilled in design using British Standards and Eurocodes for steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structures
• Competent in producing detailed designs using both hand calculations and modern software tools
• Proficient in Tekla Structural Designer and Tedds
• Able to communicate clearly through reports, sketches, and verbal discussions
• Comfortable attending site visits, meetings, and responding to site queries

Typical Workload

• Check third-party designs for both permanent and temporary works
• Produce your own designs for temporary and permanent works
• Troubleshoot and resolve site-based technical issues
• Create 3D models and structural designs (predominantly reinforced concrete and steel frames) to explore options and value engineering opportunities
• Attend site to provide technical support and liaise with teams on design matters

What's on Offer

• Exposure to a diverse range of projects across the construction sector
• Supervision and mentoring from an in-house Chartered Civil & Structural Engineer (FIStructE, MICE) with over 40 years' experience
• Support and guidance towards achieving professional membership with IStructE (Chartered or Associate)
• Opportunities to expand your expertise into civil engineering design, including highways, external works, and drainage design using the latest In-Flow software

Interviews will take place in October, so please submit your CV for this exciting opportunity now.