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The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Structural Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in West Yorkshire.
You will apply your technical expertise across a varied portfolio of commercial and residential developments, using industry-leading design and analysis software to deliver practical, efficient and sustainable structural solutions.
The position offers meaningful project responsibility, direct exposure to clients and wider design teams, and a clear opportunity to continue developing towards professional qualification.
About the Company
The company is a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy providing specialist services across structural, civil and geo-environmental engineering.
With more than 35 years of industry experience, the business has built trusted, long-term relationships with developers, contractors, architects and public and private-sector clients throughout the UK.
Its multidisciplinary structure allows teams to work collaboratively from the early stages of a development through to detailed design and construction. The company is recognised for delivering practical, economical and technically robust engineering solutions while maintaining a strong focus on quality, sustainability and client service.
Employees benefit from a friendly and approachable working environment where ideas are encouraged, technical development is supported and engineers are given the opportunity to take genuine ownership of their projects.
The Role
As a Structural Engineer, you will contribute to the design and successful delivery of structural engineering projects across the residential and commercial sectors.
You will work closely with civil and geo-environmental colleagues, architects, contractors and clients to develop coordinated structural solutions that meet technical, commercial and programme requirements.
The position will also provide opportunities to support junior engineers, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the structural engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop practical, cost-effective and sustainable structural design solutions
* Undertake structural analysis and design for commercial and residential developments
* Design structures using steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry
* Prepare calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation
* Produce and review structural designs using Tekla Structural Designer and other industry software
* Coordinate structural designs with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams
* Attend client, design team and site meetings where required
* Provide technical advice throughout the design and construction process
* Review project information and ensure designs comply with current standards and legislation
* Monitor project deadlines and deliver technical outputs to the required quality
* Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders
* Mentor and provide technical support to graduate and junior engineers
About You
You will be a capable and motivated Structural Engineer with experience delivering residential and commercial building projects within a UK consultancy environment.
You will have strong analytical and design skills, together with the confidence to manage your own workload, communicate technical information clearly and work collaboratively with clients and wider project teams.
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
* Approximately 3-5 years' relevant structural engineering experience
* Strong background in residential and commercial structural design
* Experience designing in steel, concrete, timber and masonry
* Proficiency using structural design and analysis software
* Good understanding of the Eurocodes and relevant UK design standards
* Awareness of the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022
* Ability to prepare clear calculations, reports and technical documentation
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to liaise confidently with clients, architects, contractors and other stakeholders
Preferred Experience
* Experience using Tekla Structural Designer
* Knowledge of MasterSeries, Autodesk Robot or comparable structural software
* Previous experience mentoring junior or graduate engineers
* Experience coordinating structural input across multidisciplinary projects
* Chartered or actively working towards professional qualification with the IStructE or ICE
* Strong commercial awareness and project delivery skills
* Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
Benefits
* Competitive salary, reflective of experience
* 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Structured professional development and CPD support
* Support towards Chartership through the IStructE or ICE
* Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of residential and commercial projects
* Genuine project ownership and client exposure
* Access to experienced engineers and multidisciplinary technical expertise
* Clear opportunities for career progression
* Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment
* Regular team and company social activities
Why Apply?
* Join an established consultancy with more than 35 years of engineering experience
* Work across varied residential and commercial developments
* Develop your design expertise using leading structural engineering software
* Gain meaningful responsibility and direct involvement throughout the project lifecycle
* Progress towards professional qualification within a supportive technical team
* Be part of a friendly multidisciplinary business where individual contribution is valued
Inclusion & Diversity
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