Civil & Structural Engineer

Civil & Structural Engineer

Company: GEM Enterprise Ltd

Location: Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Work arrangement: Office-based, with project site visits

Salary: £28,000–£45,000 gross per annum, depending on relevant experience, demonstrated competence and the level of responsibility undertaken

Visa sponsorship: Not available

About GEM Enterprise

GEM Enterprise Ltd is a structural and civil engineering consultancy delivering design, investigations, appraisals, technical reporting, strengthening and remedial solutions, and construction-stage support.

We are seeking a practical, organised Civil & Structural Engineer to join our team and contribute across varied building, civil engineering and specialist structural projects.

The Role

You will contribute to structural calculations, analytical models, drawings, inspections and technical reports, while also supporting tenders, technical research, project documentation and professional correspondence.

Engineering is central to the position, and tendering and day-to-day project support are integral responsibilities. This is not primarily a site-management, setting-out or CAD/BIM-only role. Applicants must demonstrate personal involvement in professional structural calculations and engineering documentation; academic projects or site-supervision experience alone do not meet this requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations, analytical models, drawings and technical details for design, assessment, alterations, strengthening and remedial works.
• Review drawings, structural arrangements, loads, survey findings and test results; record assumptions, limitations and information requiring verification.
• Attend inspections, measured surveys and investigations; record findings accurately and help coordinate investigation methods appropriate to each project.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, schedules and engineering recommendations for review, and produce or update AutoCAD drawings.
• Assist with tenders, framework applications, supplier questionnaires, fee proposals and supporting evidence; research technical guidance, products, suppliers and project requirements.
• Draft professional emails, technical enquiries and meeting notes; liaise with clients, contractors and specialists; maintain project files, trackers and document revisions.
• Support project planning and construction-stage engineering, including quality, design-risk and health-and-safety documentation within GEM’s agreed scope.

Work will be assigned within your assessed competence and will follow GEM’s technical checking and approval procedures.

Essential Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Civil and Structural Engineering, or a recognised equivalent degree qualification.
• Relevant professional structural-analysis and design experience, supported by examples of calculations and engineering documents you have personally prepared. You must be able to progress defined tasks with appropriate technical direction and review.
• Sound understanding of structural behaviour, load paths and common construction materials, particularly reinforced concrete and steel, with knowledge of timber and masonry.
• Working knowledge of applicable British Standards, Eurocodes and UK National Annexes, relevant Building Regulations and CDM requirements. Overseas experience is welcome where relevant competence and understanding of UK requirements can be demonstrated.
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD and practical experience with at least one structural-analysis package, such as SAP2000, Autodesk Robot, ETABS, STAAD.Pro, Tekla Structural Designer or equivalent. Calculation tools such as Tekla Tedds are also relevant.
• Strong written and spoken English, including the ability to understand technical information and site instructions and prepare accurate report drafts and professional emails. Good Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF-document, research and organisational skills are essential.
• Willingness to undertake tendering and day-to-day project-support tasks, with a careful approach to accuracy, deadlines and document control.
• A suitable CSCS card, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one before attending sites that require it, together with completion of relevant inductions and task-specific training.

Desirable Experience

Experience with existing structures, inspections, refurbishment, strengthening or construction-stage support is advantageous. Buildings, bridges, car parks, access ramps and other civil structures are all relevant; experience in every asset type is not required.

Tender or framework experience, additional CAD/BIM skills, professional membership and a driving licence valid for use in the UK are desirable. Chartered status is not essential.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, Monday-to-Friday office-based role at 1 Wheatfield Way, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2TU , with site visits and meetings as required. It is not remote or hybrid. Applicants must be able to commute reliably or arrange relocation by an agreed start date, and travel to project sites.

Occasional early-morning, evening, night-time or weekend site attendance will be required. This will be planned in advance wherever practicable, with appropriate rest arrangements. Contracted hours and arrangements for additional hours will be explained during recruitment and confirmed in the employment terms.

Right to Work and Visa Sponsorship

GEM Enterprise cannot provide Skilled Worker or other employer visa sponsorship for this vacancy. Applicants must have permission to undertake the role in the UK without sponsorship from GEM by the agreed start date. Applicants with time-limited permission will be considered on their merits; however, GEM cannot offer sponsorship when that permission expires. Appropriate right-to-work checks will be completed before employment.

How to Apply

Apply through this LinkedIn job listing and upload your current CV. Please make your qualifications, employment dates and personal contribution to relevant projects clear, and distinguish professional experience from academic or training work.

Please complete any screening questions shown. Your CV should identify at least one professional example of structural calculations or analytical modelling, including the software and design standards used.

A separate cover letter is not required. You may include your expected salary, notice period, current town or area, relocation availability and CSCS status in a short note within the same document. We may request any outstanding information during our initial review.

Shortlisted applicants may be asked to complete a short technical and written assessment. Do not submit confidential project information, identity documents or share codes with your initial application.

GEM Enterprise welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates and will consider reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment.