Structural Design Engineer
Posted 9 days 11 hours ago by Universal Business Team
Structural Design Engineer - Join a Company Where Your Ideas Build the Future
Location: St Austell, Cornwall
Type: Full-time Permanent In-Person
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
Hours: (Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:15pm, 30-min break)
Are you ready to turn technical drawings into real-world impact?
A well-established and forward-thinking engineering company is looking for a Structural Design Engineer who thrives on challenge, innovation, and collaboration. If you're excited by solving complex design problems, working on cutting-edge M&E projects, and seeing your designs come to life, we want to hear from you.
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing business where your work won't be lost in layers of bureaucracy. You'll take ownership of diverse projects, lead design decisions, and shape outcomes-working shoulder-to-shoulder with passionate professionals who value precision and creativity equally.
What You'll Be Doing
- Taking the lead on structural engineering across all mechanical and electrical enquiries
- Translating customer needs into robust, buildable designs using tools like AutoCAD, Revit, and RSTAB
- Designing and drafting steel framing systems and 3D models for plant and support structures
- Creating detailed material take-offs to help move designs seamlessly into production
- Conducting site visits to see your designs in action and refine them where needed
- Navigating complex technical challenges with a creative, can-do mindset
- Overseeing project workflows, collaborating across teams, and delivering high-quality results
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members to grow alongside you
What You Bring
- A degree in Engineering (Structural preferred)
- Proven experience in structural design, calculations, and steelwork connections
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, RSTAB, Navisworks, and BIM environments
- Solid understanding of M&E systems and building regulations
- Strong organisational skills with a sharp eye for detail
- Excellent communication-confident with clients, colleagues, and contractors
- A hands-on, solutions-first approach to challenges
- Curiosity, ambition, and a love for learning new technologies
Why You'll Love It Here
- Work in a tight-knit team where your input matters
- Tackle interesting and meaningful design projects-not just templates and redlines
- Develop skills across structural, M&E, and BIM domains
- Be part of a culture that's friendly, reliable, can-do, and knowledgeable
- Opportunity for real career growth within a dynamic company
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