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.