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Structural Engineer - Job Profile

What does a structural engineer do?

Structural engineers are responsible for designing and assessing structures to ensure they are safe, sustainable, and capable of withstanding both the immediate and long-term forces they will encounter.

Working across commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects, they collaborate closely with architects and other engineering disciplines to create practical, cost-effective solutions.

Structural engineers utilising software such as Tekla, AutoCAD and STAAD to complete a structural assessment

Expertise in software such as Tekla, AutoCAD, and STAAD is often required, alongside a strong foundation in physics and material science. Structural engineers must also ensure compliance with local and national building codes and work within tight project deadlines. This is a vital role within the built environment sector, ensuring the resilience and integrity of our physical surroundings.

What industries do structural engineers work in?

Carrington West recruits structural engineers for contract and permanent roles in highways and infrastructure, rail and buildings.

You can use the link below to search for structural engineer roles with leading public and private sector organisations across the UK through Carrington West's job search.

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