Structural Design Engineer
Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-driven Structural Design Engineer to join their team in Bedford. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects within a supportive, hands-on construction environment.
This chartered building company has a strong foothold across various sectors, including automotive, conservation, accommodation, leisure and healthcare.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Flexible, motivated, and enthusiastic
- Confident in applying basic structural engineering principles
- Experienced in British construction methods, products, and standards
- Skilled in design using British Standards and Eurocodes for steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structures
- Competent in producing detailed designs using both hand calculations and modern software tools
- Proficient in Tekla Structural Designer and Tedds
- Able to communicate clearly through reports, sketches, and verbal discussions
- Comfortable attending site visits, meetings, and responding to site queries
As part of the role, you will:
- Check third-party designs for both permanent and temporary works
- Produce your own designs for temporary and permanent works
- Troubleshoot and resolve site-based technical issues
- Create 3D models and structural designs (predominantly reinforced concrete and steel frames) to explore options and value engineering opportunities
- Attend site to provide technical support and liaise with teams on design matters
Benefits include:
- Exposure to a diverse range of projects across the construction sector
- Supervision and mentoring from an in-house Chartered Civil & Structural Engineer (FIStructE, MICE) with over 40 years’ experience
- Support and guidance towards achieving professional membership with IStructE (Chartered or Associate)
structural engineer/engineering / Bedford / Milton Keynes