Structural Engineer (Chester, ENG)

Structural Engineer

Vertical Recruitment are working closely with an established Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy who are looking to appoint a Structural Engineer to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Structural Engineer with 3 to 5 years' experience who is looking to take the next step in their career, work on a varied portfolio of technically interesting projects and develop within a collaborative engineering environment.

The consultancy delivers structural engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, student accommodation, leisure, retail and industrial developments. Their project portfolio includes large-scale residential schemes, multi-storey apartment developments, office buildings, hotel and leisure projects, and complex refurbishment works.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects involving a variety of structural materials and construction methods including steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber, gaining exposure to both new-build and refurbishment schemes from concept through to completion.

As a Structural Engineer, you will be involved in the design and delivery of a diverse range of building structures projects, working closely with experienced engineers, clients, architects and wider design teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing structural designs, calculations and technical reports
• Designing building structures across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, leisure and industrial
• Working with materials including steel, concrete, masonry and timber
• Supporting projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction
• Preparing drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Liaising with clients, architects, contractors and project stakeholders
• Coordinating designs with other engineering disciplines
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and project requirements
• Supporting junior engineers and contributing to the wider team

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 3 to 5 years' experience within a structural engineering consultancy
• Experience working on building structures projects
• Strong understanding of structural design principles and construction methods
• Experience using structural design software such as TEDDS, Tekla, Robot, ETABS or similar
• Good knowledge of UK design standards and building regulations
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a design team
• Working towards Chartership or keen to continue professional development

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-quality engineering projects
• Exposure to a variety of sectors, materials and construction methods
• Support towards professional development and Chartership
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and experienced engineering team
• Flexible working options
• Professional membership support