Structural Engineer

Location: Sowton

Structural Engineer Exeter

Major High-Rise Projects Hybrid Working

The Opportunity

Opportunities to work on major high-rise buildings while remaining based in Devon don t come around often.

An established, design-focused civil and structural engineering consultancy with a strong Exeter presence is expanding its structural team to support a growing portfolio of complex, multi-storey and high-rise developments across the UK.
You ll be part of a nationally active consultancy delivering large-scale urban projects without needing to relocate to London or a major city.
This is high-rise engineering with a South West lifestyle.

The Role

As Structural Engineer, you ll contribute to the design and delivery of technically challenging building structures, including high-rise and multi-storey developments, alongside a diverse mix of commercial and residential schemes.
You ll work closely with architects, developers and multidisciplinary teams from early concept stages through to construction, taking real responsibility for your work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Structural analysis and design of high-rise and complex building structures
• Preparing calculations, drawings and detailed technical reports
• Working confidently with AutoCAD and Tekla
• Collaborating closely with architects and design teams
• Supporting project progression from feasibility to on-site delivery
• Ensuring compliance with current codes, Eurocodes and industry standards
• Contributing to technical reviews and mentoring junior engineers
• Coordinating with colleagues across the wider UK business

This role blends technical depth with genuine project exposure.

About You

You ll be an ambitious Structural Engineer looking to work on larger, more complex buildings while remaining Devon-based.

You ll bring:

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Experience with in a structural design consultancy environment
• Exposure to high-rise or multi-storey building projects
• Strong capability in AutoCAD and Tekla
• Experience with Revit, Site3D or Flow (desirable but not essential)
• Solid understanding of structural design principles and modern analysis methods
• Clear communication skills and confidence working within project teams

Chartership is welcomed but not essential for the right individual.

What s On Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working
• Exposure to technically demanding high-rise projects
• Clear progression within a growing and ambitious consultancy
• Supportive, design-led team culture
• Attractive benefits package

Why This Role?

High-rise structural engineering opportunities are rarely associated with Exeter yet this role delivers exactly that.

If you want the technical stretch of major city projects without giving up the South West, this is a standout move.