Graduate Structural Engineer

Graduate Structural Engineer

Bristol | £26,000–£32,000 + Package

You will like

Developing your career as a Graduate Structural Engineer with a respected and growing independent engineering consultancy in Bristol.

You will join a friendly, collaborative and technically accomplished team delivering interesting structural engineering projects across a variety of sectors. You will benefit from hands-on mentoring, varied project exposure and structured support towards professional chartership.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Graduate Structural Engineer with up to 2 years’ experience who wants to develop technically, gain meaningful project responsibility and progress within a supportive consultancy environment.

You will like

The Graduate Structural Engineer role will involve:

  • Assisting with the structural design and analysis of projects from concept through to completion
  • Producing structural calculations, technical reports, specifications and design information
  • Designing structures using steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry
  • Working closely with senior engineers, technicians and other members of the project team
  • Collaborating with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design professionals
  • Supporting the delivery of projects in accordance with UK building regulations, design codes and industry standards
  • Attending site visits, inspections and project meetings as required
  • Developing your technical knowledge, commercial awareness and project management skills
  • Taking on increasing levels of responsibility as your experience and capability develop
  • Working towards professional chartership with the ICE and/or IStructE

You will have

To be successful as Graduate Structural Engineer, you will ideally have:

  • A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline
  • 1- 2 years’ structural engineering experience, ideally gained within a UK consultancy
  • A sound understanding of structural engineering and design principles
  • Some experience producing structural calculations and technical design information
  • Knowledge of UK building regulations, Eurocodes and relevant industry standards
  • Exposure to structural design, analysis, BIM or CAD software would be advantageous
  • Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • A collaborative approach and genuine enthusiasm for learning and professional development
  • Ambition to progress towards Chartered Engineer status

Applications are welcomed from recent graduates with relevant placement or industry experience, as well as Graduate Structural Engineers with 1–2 years’ post-graduate consultancy experience.

You will get

As Graduate Structural Engineer, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £30,000–£33,000, dependent on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

You will also benefit from:

  • Structured training and career development
  • Support and mentoring towards ICE and/or IStructE chartership
  • Exposure to varied and technically interesting structural projects
  • Hands-on involvement throughout the project lifecycle
  • Close collaboration with experienced engineers and senior management
  • Increasing project responsibility as your career develops
  • A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression

You can apply

To Graduate Structural Engineer by pushing the button on this job posting or by sending your CV in confidence.

UK-based structural engineering experience is preferred, although applications from high-calibre graduates with relevant placements, internships or transferable technical experience are also welcomed.

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Permanent
15 July 2026
Engineering/Consulting
Structural
England, Bristol
£26K-£32K + Package

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