Structural Engineer

Energi People; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated structural engineer with 2–5 years of experience to join their team. You will assist in delivering a variety of projects, support senior engineers, and work towards Chartership with guided assistance. The role promises a collaborative culture and an extensive benefits package, including hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private health cover

Fitness expenses contribution

Discretionary bonus scheme

6% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Up to 4 additional wellbeing days

Cycle-to-work savings schemes

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in structural engineering.
• At least 1 year in a UK-based engineering consultancy.
• Proactive and comfortable in team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering client projects on time and budget.
• Undertake design work for small to medium-sized projects.
• Support senior engineers on larger complex schemes.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Attend site visits and contribute to problem-solving.

Skills

Structural engineering experience

Verbal and written English communication

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

2–5 years’ post-graduate experience in structural engineering

Working towards Chartership

Job description

The Opportunity

You’ll be joining a multidisciplinary consultancy working across structural and civil engineering, transport planning, and sustainability. The business has a strong reputation for delivering challenging, environmentally responsible projects and fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where engineers are encouraged to think differently.

The role is well suited to someone ready to take the next step in their career, gain more project ownership, and continue progressing towards Chartership with active support.

The Role

You’ll be involved in a broad mix of projects, ranging from small, hands-on schemes to complex, large-scale developments. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the delivery of client projects within agreed timeframes and budgets

• Undertaking design work across all stages for small to medium-sized projects

• Supporting senior engineers on larger, more complex schemes

• Collaborating closely with architects, clients, sustainability consultants, and internal teams

• Attending site visits, meetings, and contributing to practical problem-solving

• Supporting the development of project scopes and fee proposals

• Coordinating drawings and production information

• Maintaining CPD records and progressing towards Chartership (with structured support)

About You

You’ll be a thoughtful, technically capable engineer who enjoys collaboration and wants their work to have a positive impact.

Essential requirements:

• 2–5 years’ post-graduateexperience in structural engineering

• At least 1 year working within a UK-based engineering consultancy

• Actively working towards Chartership (or recently started the process)

• Comfortable running smaller projects independently and contributing within larger teams

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Desirable:

• Experience or interest in timber or composite structures

What’s on Offer

This consultancy is known for investing in its people and creating a genuinely supportive working environment. You can expect:

• Hybrid working (minimum 60% office-based, 40% flexible)

• A collaborative, creative, and inclusive culture

• Active support for professional development, training, and further education

• A comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Private health cover and health cash plan

  • Monthly contribution towards fitness-related expenses

  • Discretionary bonus scheme

  • 6% employer pension contribution

  • 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy up to 5 more), increasing with service

  • Up to 4 additional wellbeing days per year

  • Cycle-to-work and childcare savings schemes

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Interested?

If you’re a motivated structural engineer looking to work on meaningful, well-designed projects within a consultancy that genuinely values people, culture, and innovation, this role is well worth exploring.