Structural Engineer - Building Structures (Multiple Levels)

Ramboll Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is looking for a Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer to deliver innovative design solutions across various sectors. This role offers a dynamic and supportive environment, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Responsibilities include developing structural concepts, liaising with clients, and leading design processes. The company promotes flexibility with opportunities for home and hybrid working, alongside a competitive salary and 27 days of holiday per year.

Benefits

27 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in the design of primary construction materials (steel, concrete, timber).
• A good general knowledge of building construction.
• Passion for sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and agree structural concepts and design philosophies.
• Liaise with clients and collaborators at project meetings.
• Lead the design process for a project.

Skills

Low-carbon design principles

Communication skills

Design of construction materials

Multidisciplinary mindset

Curiosity for improvement

Education

Chartered or nearly-Chartered with IStructE or ICE

Job description

We invite you to bring your talent and passion into play as you take an active role in delivering a wide range of interesting projects of different scales, complexities, structural forms and materials within a Top 10 consultancy. If you crave a challenging role but need flexibility and work‑life balance, our new Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer positions may be ideal for you. We are very interested in talking to people who are looking for a new challenge or may be on a career break and are thinking about returning to consultancy. You will join our Buildings team and work on a range of exciting local landmarks as well as national and international projects, in a variety of sectors including commercial offices, education, healthcare, heritage, industrial, rail, aviation, defence and residential. We promote home and hybrid working however are looking for candidates that can travel into one of our key locations, which include Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Chester, Leeds, London, Manchester and Southampton.

Responsibilities

• Develop and agree structural concepts and design philosophies
• Inspire and enthuse the engineers and technicians on your projects
• Liaise with clients and collaborators, representing Ramboll at project meetings
• Take ownership as day‑to‑day lead on a project or part of a project
• Push the boundaries of low‑carbon design
• First 12 months deliverables
• Grow and maintain a network of contacts and be a great ambassador for Ramboll
• Lead the design process for a project (size suitable for level of experience)
• Outside day‑to‑day project work, collaborate with colleagues from the local team and beyond to support implementation of various aspects of the Ramboll Business Plan
• Chartered or nearly‑Chartered with the IStructE, ICE, or international equivalent
• An excellent communicator capable of explaining complex engineering principles in plain language, verbally, in writing, and through sketching
• A track record of working on projects with high levels of design, sustainability, or re‑use of existing assets
• Experience in the design of primary construction materials (steel, concrete, timber) and a good general knowledge of building construction; experience of MMC would be beneficial
• A passion for sustainable solutions
• A multidisciplinary mindset and an aptitude for learning about the wider aspects of building design
• Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:
• Great with people
• Diverse in outlook and with something different to bring to the table
• A curiosity to explore - 'is there a better way to do this'
• Happy to ask questions and to answer them!
• Willingness to take responsibility for your projects and development
• Additional experience (not essential):
• Assessment, retrofit and alteration of existing structures
• Construction supervision, building investigation and structural testing

As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 5,000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative, sustainable and liveable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our liveable buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings, to improve the quality of life for building users.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,300 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across society. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

Ramboll offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation in the rapidly growing Engineering and Consultancy sector in the UK. We offer a competitive salary, alongside 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance and flexible working.