Structural Engineer: Building Design & Digital BIM

Jobtailor; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to apply engineering knowledge across a range of building structures projects, from concept through detailed design, with BIM and digital engineering emphasis.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients on live projects, and develop innovative, sustainable solutions while mentoring junior staff and ensuring QA and compliance with Eurocodes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Graduate member of IStructE or ICE.
• Working towards Chartered status.
• Experience designing with Eurocodes.
• Familiarity with Robot or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge across building structures projects.
• Support project delivery from concept through to detailed design.
• Develop innovative and sustainable design solutions.
• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on live projects.
• Develop conceptual solutions through to detailed design stages.
• Assist in delivering projects within defined programme and cost parameters.
• Contribute to the multi-disciplinary team approach on projects.
• Undertake research, data collection, and presentation of findings.
• Present results to clients under supervision of a lead designer.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis at site visits and design team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures.
• Work in accordance with BIM standards and BIM Execution Plans.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain and develop a broad technical skillset.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Independent work

Initiative

Collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Graduate member of IStructE or ICE

Working towards Chartered status

Tools

Robot Structural Analysis

Revit

Job description

• Apply engineering knowledge across a range of building structures projects.
• Support project delivery from concept through to detailed design.
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable design solutions.
• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on live projects.
• Develop conceptual solutions through to detailed design stages.
• Assist in delivering projects within defined programme and cost parameters.
• Contribute to the multi-disciplinary team approach on projects.
• Undertake research, data collection, and presentation of findings.
• Present results to clients under supervision of a lead designer.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis at site visits and design team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures.
• Work in accordance with BIM standards, Digital Plan of Work, and BIM Execution Plans.
• Support and mentor junior or less experienced team members.
• Maintain and develop a broad technical skillset.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Graduate Member of a relevant professional body (IStructE or ICE).
• Working towards, and be close to achieving Chartered status.
• Experience designing with traditional materials (steel, concrete, timber, masonry) to Eurocodes.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g. Robot, Revit – desirable).
• Willingness to learn and adopt new tools and technologies.
• Interest in digital engineering, automation, and parametric design.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Flexible attitude to work type and level of responsibility.
• Curious mindset and enthusiasm for collaboration and idea-sharing.
• Willingness to travel and work across different offices when required.

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Hard Skills

• Structural Design
• BIM Standards
• Quality Assurance Procedures
• Eurocodes
• Digital Engineering
• Parametric Design
• Data Collection
• Research
• Conceptual Design
• Detailed Design

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Curious Mindset
• Flexible Attitude
• Initiative
• Enthusiasm For Idea-Sharing

Certifications & Qualifications

• Graduate Member Of IStructE
• Graduate Member Of ICE
• Working Towards Chartered Status