Graduate Structural Engineer

Graduate Structural Engineer Location: Edinburgh Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 Working hours: 35 hours per week.

About the Role

I am looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Structural Engineer to join a growing Structural and Civil Engineering team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to develop their engineering knowledge, strengthen their analytical abilities and build practical experience in structural design, calculations and technical drawing.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and be supported through structured mentoring from our Senior and Principal Engineers. You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects from the early design stages through to construction, gradually taking greater ownership of your work and professional development. Roles and Responsibilities As a Graduate Structural Engineer,

your responsibilities will include

Developing your structural engineering knowledge and design skills through involvement in a variety of projects. Assisting with the development and delivery of structural engineering designs across different project stages, under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Preparing sketches, diagrams and technical drawings to communicate engineering concepts and design proposals. Undertaking structural calculations for simple elements, including load takedowns and basic structural analysis.

Developing an understanding of structural stability principles and applying these to proposed designs. Breaking down complex structural arrangements into individual elements to support the design process. Attending internal and external design reviews and project meetings with clients and other design team members.

Liaising with other engineering disciplines to assist with the coordination and integration of designs. Contributing to the preparation of structural engineering reports and technical documentation. Considering health, safety and risk management throughout the design process, including identifying potential hazards, contributing to risk registers and considering construction sequencing.

Undertaking site visits during the construction phase, under the supervision of experienced engineers. Following company quality assurance, environmental, health and safety procedures and standards. Completing general administrative duties associated with project delivery.

Ensuring all work is appropriately checked, reviewed and approved by a Senior Engineer or above before any documentation is issued. Role Requirements A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural Engineering. A genuine interest in developing a career in structural engineering. The ability to work independently, use ...

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