Structural Engineer - Healthcare

Ramboll Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global architecture and engineering consultancy is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their UK Healthcare Division. The successful candidate will develop and agree on structural designs, manage projects, and work within a dynamic team to create sustainable solutions for healthcare buildings. Ideal applicants will have strong experience in UK healthcare projects, excellent project management skills, and a degree in engineering. The position offers a flexible work environment and a range of benefits, contributing to impactful projects across the UK.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Subsidised private medical insurance

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in building hospitals within the UK.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts in plain language.
• Forward thinking about digital design innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural concepts and design philosophies.
• Conduct design work ensuring technical excellence.
• Support senior team colleagues in communication with construction sites.

Skills

Experience with UK Healthcare sector projects

Project management skills

Digital and parametric design

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Knowledge of construction supervision

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Do you have experience in healthcare and want to join the UK team of our Global Healthcare Division? Are you excited about understanding, interpreting and navigating complex sustainability and engineering issues? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join the UK team of our Global Healthcare Division as our new Structural Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. We actively encourage design flair and innovative solutions.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Develop and agree structural concepts and design philosophies
• Undertake design work from concept through to detailed design ensuring technical excellence, always maintaining outstanding levels of client service
• Work as part of a team of Structural Engineers, frequently working with colleagues from other engineering disciplines, e.g. MEP, civils and geo-tech
• Carrying out structural design, analysis and FEM modelling
• Supporting senior team colleagues with communicating designs to team members & construction sites
• Taking an active role in technical groups and team meetings to support continuous improvement
• Implement best practice procedures to enhance and maintain delivery of sustainable, zero carbon, innovative and quality advisory and design services
• Visit sites to support development of structural engineering designs or review contract works in progress
• Take an active role in technical groups and team meetings to support continuous improvement

Your new team

You will be part of an expanding and dynamic team. We have a rich portfolio of work that makes a difference to those who experience it. Working with the leading UK and international architects, we are recognised for our bold innovative approach, that is underpinned by our Scandinavian design heritage and foundation ownership. We offer a supporting and collaborative culture and operate a flexible working policy. You will be part of an exciting team of experts, who respect each other and work towards a common goal. You will be part of the UK buildings team and will have the opportunity to travel throughout the UK and abroad.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must have demonstratable experience with UK Healthcare sector projects, such as the building of hospitals within the UK
• Educated to a degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• Have achieved Chartered Engineer status or have qualifications to support achieving Chartered Engineer status
• Have excellent project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying size/complexity
• Have an appreciation of project commercial and technical risks
• Experience of digital and parametric design
• Knowledge of assessment, retrofit and alteration of existing structures
• Knowledge of construction supervision, building investigation and structural testing
• Forward thinking about digital design innovation and 'smart design' in a digitised construction arena
• Excellent communicator capable of explaining complex technical concepts in plain language, verbally and in writing
• Able to motivate and inspire confidence both internally and externally across geographical borders
• Able to work autonomously on all technical aspects of the discipline

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company
• Be at the forefront of the use of digital tools
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• A host of subsidised benefits including private medical insurance and cycle‑to‑work

About Ramboll

Work at the heart of sustainable change Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation‑owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas.