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Build Maintain Recruit Limited Active Vacancy

Structural Engineer

Employer: Build Maintain Recruit Limited Location: Bristol Salary: £45,000 - £55,000/annum £45-£55,000 plus good package
Posted on
30 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
29 November 2026
Job Reference
225780728

About this role

This role is for a Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer to join an established and growing structural engineering consultancy in Bristol, with a minimum of four years’ post-graduate experience. The position suits an engineer with a background in building structures who will work on a varied portfolio of architecturally led projects within a smaller, collaborative consultancy. Responsibilities include producing structural calculations, designs and drawings for a range of building structures, structural design using steel, concrete, masonry and timber, and undertaking structural surveys and inspections of domestic and residential properties, including investigating structural defects such as cracking, settlement and subsidence.

Job Description

An established and growing structural engineering consultancy in Bristol is looking to recruit a Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer with a minimum of 4 years' post-graduate experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer with a background in building structures who is looking to join a smaller, collaborative consultancy working on a varied portfolio of architecturally led projects.
The position can be considered at Intermediate or Senior Structural Engineer level, with salary and responsibilities reflecting experience.
The Role As a Structural Engineer, you will be involved in the design and delivery of a variety of building structures, alongside undertaking structural surveys and inspections.
Responsibilities will include:
  • Producing structural calculations, designs and drawings for a range of building structures.
  • Structural design using steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
  • Working on architecturally led residential, commercial and other building projects.
  • Working closely with architects, clients and other construction professionals.
  • Undertaking structural surveys of domestic and residential properties.
  • Investigating structural defects including cracking, settlement and subsidence.
  • Preparing technical reports and recommendations following site inspections.
  • Managing your own projects and workload with support from the wider team.
  • Supporting and mentoring junior engineers where appropriate.
About You To be considered for the Structural Engineer / Senior Structural Engineer position, you will ideally have:
  • A minimum of 4 years' post-graduate structural engineering experience.
  • A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience designing a variety of building structures across different materials and project types.
  • Good knowledge of structural design using steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
  • Experience working within a UK structural or civil engineering consultancy.
  • Good knowledge of relevant structural design standards and Building Regulations.
  • Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise directly with clients and architects.
  • Experience undertaking structural surveys and defect diagnosis would be particularly beneficial.
  • Chartered status with IStructE or ICE would be advantageous, although candidates working towards chartership will also be considered.
What's on Offer?
  • £40,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.
  • AXA Private Health Insurance.
  • Performance-related bonus.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Proactive support towards IStructE or ICE Chartership.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Laptop provided.
  • Regular team social events.
  • Bristol city centre location.
  • The opportunity to join a growing structural engineering consultancy and have a genuine influence on projects and the continued development of the business.
This position would suit a Structural Engineer, Senior Structural Engineer or experienced Project Structural Engineer looking for a role in Bristol offering a combination of building structures design, structural surveys and direct client involvement.
Interested?
Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the position.