Graduate Structural Engineer – Hertfordshire Office (Hemel Hempstead)
We are a multi-discipline consultancy providing engineering, design and surveying expertise to the construction industry, with the skills to offer professional advice through all stages of a project together with extensive experience across all sectors.
We have established offices in Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Bristol and Cambridge.
We have a permanent opportunity within our Structural Engineering team for a Graduate Engineer with experience in a structural engineering consultancy. This role is based in our Hemel Hempstead office.
Our team works on a variety of projects across multiple sectors, including commercial, R&D, energy, and residential, covering both new builds and refurbishments. We collaborate closely with our in-house teams, offering expertise in structural and civil engineering, traffic and transport engineering, building surveying, and geomatics.
With a strong and supportive team culture, we offer an exciting portfolio of projects, providing an excellent
environment for technical growth and career development.
Responsibilities
Structural Design & Analysis:
- Carry out structural designs in steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
- Use industry software (e.g.,Tekla and TEDDS).
Project Collaboration & Delivery:
- Work closely with architects, clients, subcontractors, and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Assist in project planning, coordination, and reporting.
- Attend meetings and liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
Technical Development & Innovation:
- Take the initiative in problem-solving and providing design solutions.
- Stay updated on industry standards, regulations, and sustainability considerations.
- Work towards Chartership (IStructE/ICE) with our support.
Site Visits & Compliance:
- Conduct site visits to assess projects and ensure adherence to design specifications.
- Ensure projects comply with statutory requirements, including health and safety.
Key skills & experience
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent).
- 2+ years’ experience in a structural consultancy (preferred).
- Proficiency in structural design software and engineering principles.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach to learning and development.
- Design experience in all common building materials.
- An understanding of geotechnics and foundation design.
- Ability to professionally represent the Company.
- Competency in preparing structural designs across various materials
This team undertakes the following tasks
- Site appraisal and feasibility assessments
- Flood Risk Assessments and flood compensation assessments
- Foul and surface water drainage design and hydraulic modelling
- SuDS design
- Drainage remedial works
- Detailed design packages for Tender and Construction
- Earthworks modelling
- Flood Risk Activity Permits and Ordinary Watercourse Consent applications
- CDM risk and mitigation assessment
- Road Safety Auditing (Stages 1 to 4)
- Servicing / delivery design and management
- Highways design – local authority and private residential / commercial (S38 / 184 / 278)
- Vehicle swept path assessment
- Utility assessment and impact negotiation (C3 & C4 estimates)
Benefits Package
Glanville offer a market leading re-numeration and benefits package, sample below.
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Death in Service benefit
- Initial 25 days holiday (3 held for the Christmas period)
- Additional holiday can be accrued in accordance with the number of years services, up to a total of 28 days
- The option to bank, buy or sell holiday each year after one years’ service
- Long service awards including additional days off and cash award
- Flexi-time working
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Paid professional membership
- Regular CPD seminars held in house (with lunch provided)
- Study leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Interest free loan for annual travel season ticket
- Yearly flu vaccine
- Eye tests paid and contribution towards glasses, if required solely for VDU work
- Regular social events organised and funded by the company throughout the year
- Free refreshments, including tea, coffee, juice, and fresh fruit
- Free on-site parking
Glanville offers a friendly and supportive work environment, promoting high morale and low staff turnover. Our diverse projects span multiple sectors, providing exciting challenges and opportunities for career growth. We pride ourselves on a collaborative team culture, offering Chartership support, a competitive salary, and an attractive benefits package.
Glanville is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
