Structural Engineer

Monmouth
9 months ago
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️ Structural Engineer – Multi-Disciplinary Design Consultancy, Permanent Role
📍 Location: Monmouth (Hybrid Working Available) | Salary: £38,000 – £60,000 basic + Bonus + Benefits (Dep. on Level of Experience)

Are you a Structural Engineer with at least 2 years of post-grad experience and looking to progress your career within a well-established, forward-thinking multi-disciplinary design consultancy?

We’re actively looking for a Structural Engineer to join our growing Engineering team in Monmouth, working on a diverse range of projects across the built environment including commercial, residential, public sector and heritage developments. Whether you’re a confident intermediate-level engineer or approaching senior level, this is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside Chartered professionals and grow within a collaborative environment.

💡 Flexible Working
This role is based in Monmouth with the option for hybrid working, offering flexibility around office attendance and site visits depending on project needs.

🎯 What You'll Be Doing



Carrying out structural design and analysis using British Standards and Eurocodes.

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Working across reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structures.

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Preparing detailed technical drawings and specifications in collaboration with technicians and architects.

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Attending client and design team meetings, undertaking site inspections and surveys.

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Supporting planning, building regulations, and construction stages of projects.

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Taking responsibility for sections of projects or full projects depending on experience.

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Mentoring junior staff and contributing to a positive, team-led culture.

🧠 What We’re Looking For

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Minimum 2 years’ post-graduate experience in a structural engineering role.

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Background in building structures design – ideally including RC frameworks and refurbishments.

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Proven Revit experience is essential – you will be expected to work confidently with the software as part of project delivery.

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Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.

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Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng or MEng).

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Excellent communication skills and confident dealing with clients, contractors, and design teams.

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Ambition to work toward Chartership (IStructE or ICE), or already Chartered.

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Proficiency with structural software such as TEDDS, Tekla or Robot is a plus.

🔐 Requirements

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Must be based in the UK with full right to work.

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Ability to visit client sites across the region as needed.

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Willingness to work towards Security Clearance (SC) where project-sensitive work is involved (not required to start).

💼 What’s on Offer

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£40,000 – £60,000 basic salary depending on experience & qualification level.

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Annual bonus scheme + comprehensive benefits package.

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Clear career development pathway and funding support toward Chartership.

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Hybrid working model offering a healthy work-life balance.

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Opportunity to work on a diverse range of structural projects across multiple sectors.

📩 Apply today and become part of a multi-disciplinary consultancy that values collaboration, progression, and high-quality design

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