Project Structural Engineer

Fairhurst; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Project Structural Engineer to take ownership of structural design and technical delivery for various projects. This role involves coordination with civil, geotechnical, and external teams to deliver integrated solutions. Applicants should have a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and relevant experience in structural design. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Personal health care plan

33 days annual leave

Interest-free travel loan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural engineering design within consultancy or design-and-build environments.
• Working toward or having achieved CEng (IStructE/ICE) is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UK codes (Eurocodes) and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check structural calculations and detailed designs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Plan personal workload and meet programme milestones.

Skills

Structural analysis

Building regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (MEng/BEng or equivalent)

Tools

TEDDS

STAAD

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

About Fairhurst LLP –Fairhurst LLP is one of the UK’s largest private multidisciplinary partnerships of consulting engineers, delivering civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, planning, water, and landscape architecture services across 16 principal offices in the UK. Fairhurst specialises in providing cost‑effective, sustainable engineering solutions and prides itself on high-quality service delivery, technical excellence, and long-standing client relationships.

Role Overview –The Project Structural Engineer, will take ownership of the structural design and technical delivery for building and infrastructure projects—coordinating calculations, drawings, and specifications, and interfacing with Fairhurst’s civil, geotechnical, environmental, and transportation teams to provide integrated, buildable solutions. You’ll work closely with project managers, senior engineers, and clients from concept through construction, ensuring designs meet UK codes, are sustainable, and provide real value.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design & Technical Delivery

• Produce and check structural calculations, analysis models, and drawings for steel, concrete, timber, and masonry structures in accordance with UK codes and Eurocodes.
• Develop concept, scheme, and detailed designs; prepare specifications and schedules; and contribute to design risk assessments (CDM).
• Lead the structural workstream for assigned projects, coordinating inputs with civil, geotechnical, and other disciplines to deliver fully integrated designs.

Coordination & Communication

• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders (architects, MEP, contractors, and clients) to resolve design issues and ensure buildability.
• Participate in design reviews, value‑engineering workshops, and site meetings; provide clear technical advice and reporting.

Quality, Compliance & Sustainability

• Apply Fairhurst’s quality procedures and contribute to design checking/verification.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., BS EN Eurocodes, UK Building Regulations) and client/employer’s requirements.
• Embed sustainability considerations (materials efficiency, whole‑life performance, low‑carbon design) consistent with Fairhurst’s values.

Delivery & Commercial Awareness

• Plan personal workload, meet programme milestones, and support cost estimates and fee proposals.
• Identify and manage technical risks; help minimise rework through robust design and coordination.

Site Support

• Provide technical responses to RFIs, review contractor proposals, and undertake site inspections to verify compliance with design intent during construction.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (MEng/BEng or equivalent).
• Experience: proven experience in structural engineering design and delivery within consultancy or design‑and‑build environments.
• Professional Progression: Working toward or having achieved CEng (IStructE/ICE) is advantageous.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with structural analysis and BIM/drafting tools (e.g., TEDDS/STAAD/ETABS/Robot, Tekla/Tekla Tedds, Revit, AutoCAD/Civil 3D). Fairhurst teams widely use Autodesk platforms.
• Strong knowledge of UK codes (Eurocodes), detailing standards, and construction methods.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary inputs.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A collaborative, partner‑led environment with access to multidisciplinary expertise.
• Career and professional development and opportunities on high‑profile projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits, aligned to experience and location.
• A culture built on responsiveness, flexibility, and sustainable, value‑adding engineering.
• Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package
• Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays) including annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme
• Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
• Interest‑free travel loan

ETHOS

We, at Fairhurst, know that progress within the industry is all about people. That’s why we’re working together to build a better, more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, fair and inclusive for all employees. We recognise the value of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.

Please submit your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] stating the role and office you are applying to. For more information on Fairhurst please visit our website.