Graduate Structural Engineer

Vertical Recruitment are working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, operating in a wide variety of sectors and have a great reputation for the quality of their projects. They work alongside a mixture of both private and public clients.

As the demand for their expertise continues to grow, we have an opportunity for a Graduate Structural Engineer to join our clients experienced and talented structures team.

Their projects include large complex schemes with contract values over £200 million to smaller local client focussed tasks. They work both in the UK and internationally with interesting clients including F1 Teams, motor manufacturers, Schools/Universities, contractors, developers etc.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Structural Engineer you will be responsible for assisting in the provision of a wide range of structural engineering services.

Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare outline designs for structural schemes based on the client’s brief
• Carry out detailed design calculations to Eurocodes using the latest 3D design software
• Co-ordinate your designs with other design disciplines and specialists with BIM
• Assist with the production of detailed design drawings and specifications for tender purposes
• Visit site during the construction phase to monitor on-site progress
• Carry out structural surveys of existing buildings and advise on any issues that may arise
• Analyse and report on structural defects in existing buildings and structures
• Check outgoing and incoming documents, including Contractor’s proposal documentation

Experience and Skills Required

To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate / possess:

• Be a graduate with a good degree in structural or civil engineering
• Ideally some structural design or on-site experience but not required
• A good understanding of the basic regulatory requirements including Eurocodes.
• Proficiency in use of AutoCAD or Revit at a drawing/design level

Benefits

• 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing to 28 days with length of service
• 4 x salary life assurance cover
• Generous company sick pay scheme, should you need it
• Income Protection Insurance in case you are unable to work due to ill health or accident for an extended period of time
• Single cover private medical insurance, which can be extended to include family members at preferential rates
• A contributory company pension plan, to help you prepare for your retirement
• Flexible company car scheme for relevant positions
• Excellent mentorship program to support you on your Journey to becoming Chartered