Skilled Careers are currently working with an award-winning, design-led structural engineering consultancy in the West End of London who are looking to add a Graduate Structural Engineer (+1) to their growing team.
Based close to Tottenham Court Road, the consultancy has recently moved into a brand-new office, making this an exciting time to join a business that is continuing to grow.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Structural Engineer who is still relatively early in their career and is looking to develop their technical experience within a genuinely design-focused environment. The consultancy works closely with architects and other design professionals, delivering bespoke structural solutions across a variety of architecturally led projects.
The Company
The practice brings together significant technical expertise, practical knowledge and experience gained from leading design-focused practices across the UK and Europe.
Working as part of a multi-national and multi-lingual team, the consultancy uses the latest analysis and design software to deliver bespoke, efficient structural solutions across projects of varying scale and complexity.
Their current portfolio includes:
Residential developments, including new-build, contemporary refurbishment and basement projects
Commercial developments
Mixed-use schemes
Hotels & resorts
Offices and retail
Education projects
This is an excellent environment for someone who wants exposure to interesting, architecturally led schemes rather than working on repetitive projects.
The Role
As a Graduate Structural Engineer (+1), you will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced technical team and gain exposure to projects from early design stages through to delivery.
The role would suit someone who is technically minded, keen to learn and wants to develop their career within a collaborative consultancy environment.
You will have the opportunity to:
Work on a varied portfolio of architecturally led projects
Develop your structural design experience across a range of sectors
Work closely with architects and other members of the design team
Gain experience across different project stages
Develop your understanding of both technical design and project delivery
Work alongside experienced structural engineers and learn from a strong technical team
Continue working towards professional development and eventual chartership
Benefits
The consultancy offers a particularly strong benefits package, including:
Hybrid working – 3 days in the office after successful completion of the initial probation period
Opportunity to work from abroad
Flexible working hours, with core hours of 09:30–17:00
Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
Benenden private healthcare
Company mobile phone
Training course allowance
Professional subscriptions paid for
Chartership exam fees paid
Cycle to Work scheme
Cycle parking and showers
Free eye tests
Free lunches during CPD sessions
Fresh fruit in the office every week
Frequent company socials and an active social committee
Discretionary annual company trips abroad – previous destinations have included Lisbon, Sofia, Budapest, Krakow and Bilbao
Who Are They Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a Graduate Structural Engineer or Structural Engineer with around 1+ years' experience who is looking to take the next step in their development.
You should have:
A relevant degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
Some relevant structural engineering experience, either through graduate employment or internships/placements
A genuine interest in structural design
Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
A desire to work on architecturally led and design-focused projects
A willingness to learn and develop technically
Interested
If you're a Graduate Structural Engineer or Structural Engineer with around a year of experience and are interested in finding out more, Skilled Careers would be happy to have a confidential conversation with you.
Even if you're not actively looking, this could be a great opportunity to understand what the market has to offer and see whether the role and company could be the right fit for your next career move