Structural Design Engineer
24 days ago
Saint Austell
Structural Design Engineer – Shape Projects That Actually Get Built Location: St Austell, CornwallType: Full-time | Permanent | Office-basedSalary: £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, • 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, • 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.