Graduate Structural Engineer

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as a Graduate Structural Engineer in Newton Aycliffe!

The Graduate Structural Engineer supports the design and delivery across residential and commercial projects while gaining hands-on experience with support from senior engineers.

What you’ll do:

• Complete structural design and calculations for steel-framed residential buildings.
• Review and interpret technical drawings for low, medium, and high-rise residential projects.
• Design light-gauge steel, hot rolled steel, and composite floor slabs.
• Provide SFS design solutions for the building envelope in residential and commercial buildings.
• Use design software (AutoCAD, Tekla Structures) to produce technical drawings and models for manufacturing of light gauge steel elements and panelised systems.
• Use engineering software (Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds) to produce structural designs for steel elements.
• Work to project timelines, communicate with clients, project teams, and management with support from your manager or senior engineers.
• Visit construction sites across the UK when required.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant degrees.
• Good range of engineering knowledge and the ability to apply them to practical challenges.
• Ability to carry out hand calculations and use spreadsheets confidently.
• Familiarity with 3D modelling and design software is advantageous.
• Eagerness to work independently as well as part of a team.

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.