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Description

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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