Structural Engineer

Calibre Search; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking engineering practice in the UK is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to work on impactful projects. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills towards chartership and engage in sustainable design. Responsibilities include structural engineering design, preparing drawings, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Competitive salary and support for professional development are provided, along with flexible hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Full chartership support

Opportunity to work on sustainability-driven projects

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Strong technical design capability and experience in structural engineering.
• Passion for sustainable design and architecture.
• Keen to develop leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Structural engineering design across various project types.
• Preparing and reviewing drawings, reports, and calculations.
• Supporting Technicians and Graduate Engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering design

Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Collaborative communication

Education

Working towards chartership (IStructE / ICE)

Job description

Are you a collaborative Structural Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a forward‑thinking and sustainability‑focused engineering practice, is seeking a talented professional to join their growing multi‑disciplinary office. This is an excellent opportunity to work with high‑profile private and public‑sector clients while helping shape meaningful, environmentally responsible design.

As a Structural Design Engineer, you will contribute to a diverse range of projects, applying strong technical skills, creativity and clear communication. Working closely with Senior and Associate Engineers, you’ll gain hands‑on project management experience and play an active role in the development of junior team members. This position offers genuine progression towards chartership and future leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural engineering design across a variety of project types
• Preparing, presenting and reviewing drawings, reports and calculations
• Supporting and briefing Technicians and Graduate Engineers
• Attending project team meetings and undertaking occasional site surveys/inspections
• Participating in internal design reviews
• Contributing to bid writing and fee proposals
• Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and internal quality management systems

About You

• Working towards chartership (IStructE / ICE)
• Strong technical design capability with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• Collaborative communicator who enjoys working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
• Passionate about sustainable design, architecture and the wider built environment
• Keen to develop leadership, project management and commercial skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Flexible, hybrid working to support work‑life balance
• Full chartership support and ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to work on impactful, sustainability‑driven projects