Structural Design Engineer

Civic

. Deliver structural engineering design .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Structural Engineering Design, effective communication, and project management while guiding and developing junior team members. Committed to business development and compliance with industry regulations.

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Structural Engineering DesignProject Resource PlanningPeople ManagementBusiness DevelopmentContractual Awareness

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Hard Skills

Structural DesignDrawing PreparationCalculations CheckingSite SurveysProject Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationCreativityEnthusiasmMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartership Journey

Industry Keywords

CDM Regulations 2015Practice QMSPublic Sector ClientsPrivate Sector ClientsBuilt Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Realm

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver structural engineering design
Prepare, present and check drawings and calculations
Brief Technicians and Graduates on structural engineering work
Attend site and project team meetings under the direction of a Senior Engineer/Associate
Visit construction sites occasionally for surveys and inspections of works
Participate in internal reviews and critiques
Contribute to writing bids and fee proposals
Undertake on-project training
Manage projects while developing people management, business development and commercial abilities
Guide, develop and support junior team members
Contribute to the practice’s ongoing growth strategy
Work with high-profile private- and public-sector clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Talented and collaborative Structural Design Engineer
Shares the organisation’s purpose and desire to make a positive difference
Technical expertise and effective communication skills
Developing people management, business development and commercial abilities
Contractual awareness
Project resource planning and deadline management skills
Interest in architecture and the wider public realm/built environment
Already on a chartership journey
Creative, passionate and enthusiastic about career development
Willingness to guide, develop and support junior team members
Ability to comply with the duties of Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015
Ability to comply with the Practice QMS

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fair and competitive salary, taking into consideration market rates and your experience level
Core hours between 10:30am-4:30pm, with an early Friday finish
Hybrid working; most full-time employees come into the studio 3 days a week
26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
An extra day when you reach 3 years’ service, and another at 5 years
Option to buy or sell a week of holiday each year
Option to create a sabbatical pot by banking a week’s holiday for 3 years to take a month off in year 4
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and neonatal care leave pay
2 days paid dependency leave and 1 week’s paid carers leave
Mental health first aider support, mindfulness sessions and access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Life Assurance, Health Care Cash Plan, gym discounts and free eye tests
4 weeks enhanced sick leave, plus 2 mental wellness days
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion network with regular team activities
2 days of paid volunteering leave each year
Paid professional memberships
2 days paid study leave, plus extra for exams
Chartership Preparation Courses
Chartership completion bonus
In-house ‘Civic Academy’ training
Management Development Programmes
Mentorship programme for all employees
Access to HMRC-friendly Workplace Nursery scheme
Workplace pension scheme
Season Ticket Loans and National Rail Cards
Two salary sacrifice cycle-to-work schemes
Cycling facilities at all studios, including showers and bike racks