Graduate Structural Engineer

  • A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd
  • Leeds, Yorkshire
  • 17/04/2026
Full time Construction Structural Engineer Architect and Design Graduate Construction

Job Description

Graduate Structural Engineer

Location: Leeds

Salary: £29,000 - £30,000

Are you a passionate Graduate Structural Engineer ready to kick-start your career with an innovative and people-first consultancy?

We're working with an award-winning, employee-owned civil, structural, glass, and façade engineering consultancy known for delivering exceptional projects and investing in its people. With a culture built on support, growth, inclusion, honesty, and trust, this is a place where your hard work is recognised and your development truly matters.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you'll play an important role supporting the design and delivery of a diverse range of engineering projects. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll gain hands-on experience while developing your technical expertise and professional confidence.

You'll collaborate with colleagues, clients, and consultants while contributing to innovative engineering solutions across multiple projects.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting senior engineers in delivering design work across multiple projects
  • Producing structural design calculations and assisting with technical analysis
  • Preparing sketch plans, drawings, specifications, and reports
  • Assisting with feasibility studies and providing design advice
  • Supporting the planning of site investigations
  • Undertaking site inspections and attending site meetings
  • Coordinating design work in line with project briefs and programme constraints
  • Liaising with clients, consultants, and internal teams to support project delivery
  • Working within BIM processes and ISO 19650 standards
  • Assisting with the development and coordination of project information models
  • Ensuring designs comply with quality procedures and industry best practice
  • Taking a proactive approach to personal development and improving technical knowledge

What We're Looking For

Essential

  • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive approach to work and willingness to learn
  • Ability to produce hand calculations and structural sketches
  • Understanding of construction methods and procedures
  • Commitment to continuous improvement
  • Awareness of ISO 19650 processes
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as the role involves travelling to project sites

Desirable

  • Knowledge of structural design software
  • Experience using AutoCAD

Technical Competencies

  • Familiarity with British Standards and Eurocodes
  • Exposure to structural design in concrete, steel, timber, and masonry
  • Understanding of CDM regulations and the responsibilities of a designer
  • Ability to interpret and apply engineering concepts effectively

Why Join?

  • Employee-owned consultancy where your contribution matters
  • Supportive and inclusive working culture
  • Structured training and development for graduates
  • Exposure to varied and technically interesting projects
  • Clear pathway for career progression

Start Your Engineering Career the Right Way

If you're a motivated graduate looking to develop your skills within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start building your engineering career.