Structural Engineer

A well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy in the Cardiff area has an immediate requirement for an experienced graduate structural engineer from a building structures background. We are looking for someone to a talented design team with the view to progressing to chartered status. On offer is unique financial benefits, the details of which will be disclosed to applicants. This company has an impressive staff retention rate which is testament to their investment in culture and work-life balance.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and unusual schemes, many of which are key local developments. These include:

• WRU training facilities
• High end bespoke residential up to £4m
• Multi-storey accommodation
• Industrial
• Housing
• Heritage
• Unique underground facilities

This practice has an outstanding local reputation and a reassuringly low staff turnover. The majority of their business is from repeat clients and tends to be local and up to £60m in value. We are looking for someone personable with a strong communication and a sense of humour, building and maintaining relationships are an important part of this role so these qualities are essential.

This role will involve the following:
• undertaking design calculations on buildings from a range of sectors and of varying construction values
• Liaising with clients, architects, building services engineers and other professionals outside the company
• Complete work to agreed timescales, programme and budgetary constraints
• Motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
• Good communicator with an excellent understanding of the design process

Candidates from a structural background would be preferred along with the following experience:
• Preferably BEng or MEng Equivalent in structural or civil engineering
• post graduate experience with building structure projects
• Good working knowledge of industry standard software such as Tekla Building Designer
• Experience of working with traditional materials such as steelwork, masonry, timber & reinforced concrete an advantage

The role would suit someone who is keen to work toward chartered status and looking for a practice than can help achieve this through mentorship and CPD.This firm is a prestigious and innovative general practice in a convenient location with free nearby parking and a friendly and relaxed working atmosphere. This role is an excellent opportunity to take a crucial role in the design team of a growing practice.

This role comes with an attractive benefits package and a salary up to £38,000 depending on your level of experience. The consultancy is based in a convenient location with nearby free parking and the role comes with flexible working hours. Other benefits include;

• Unique financial rewards
• Private healthcare including family
• Generous annual leave
• 37.5 flexible hours a week
• An extremely generous employer pension contribution