Structural Design Engineer

Structural Design Engineer - Shape Projects That Actually Get Built

Location: St Austell, Cornwall
Type: Full-time Permanent Office-based
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
Hours: 43.75/week (Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:15pm, 30 min break)

Turn Your Designs Into Reality

Looking for more than just another design role? This is your chance to work on projects where your ideas don't sit in a file-they get built.

We're partnering with a well established, forward thinking engineering business seeking a Structural Design Engineer who enjoys solving real problems, taking ownership, and seeing projects through from concept to completion.

You'll be part of a collaborative, hands on team where decisions are made quickly, ideas are valued, and your contribution genuinely shapes the outcome.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading structural input across a range of mechanical and electrical projects
• Turning client requirements into practical, buildable designs
• Producing 2D and 3D models using AutoCAD, Revit, and RSTAB
• Designing steel frameworks and support structures for complex installations
• Preparing accurate material take offs to support production and delivery
• Visiting sites to review, refine, and bring designs to life
• Managing your own workflow while collaborating closely with wider teams
• Supporting junior engineers and sharing your expertise

• Degree qualified in Engineering (Structural preferred)
• Strong experience in structural design, calculations, and steel connections
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, RSTAB, Navisworks, and BIM environments
• Good understanding of M&E systems and relevant regulations
• A methodical, detail focused approach
• Confident communication skills across technical and non technical teams
• A proactive, solutions driven mindset
• Genuine interest in learning, improving, and staying ahead technically

• Real ownership - your work won't get lost in layers of approval
• Varied, interesting projects - not repetitive, template driven work
• Close knit team - supportive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with
• Skill development - exposure across structural, M&E, and BIM
• Career progression - grow with a business that's expanding

If you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact, develop your skills, and be part of a team that takes pride in what they build-this could be a great fit.