Structural Engineer

Engineers design and analyse the 'bones' and 'muscle' of buildings and infrastructure, ensuring they are safe, stable, and resilient.

Area

Detail

Pathway

GCSEs → A-Levels (must include Maths and Physics) → BEng/MEng Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering → Chartership.

Alternatives

BTEC in Engineering. School leavers with good IT skills can start as a Civil/Structural Technician (focused on CAD).

Day-to-Day

Project planning, structural calculations and analysis, site supervision, and collaboration with architects.

Salary

Graduate: Approx. £27,000. Associate Director: Up to £75,000.

Progression

Project Engineer → Senior Project Engineer → Principal Engineer → Associate/Director.

Structural Engineer

Engineers design and analyse the 'bones' and 'muscle' of buildings and infrastructure, ensuring they are safe, stable, and resilient.

Area

Detail

Pathway

GCSEs → A-Levels (must include Maths and Physics) → BEng/MEng Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering → Chartership.

Alternatives

BTEC in Engineering. School leavers with good IT skills can start as a Civil/Structural Technician (focused on CAD).

Day-to-Day

Project planning, structural calculations and analysis, site supervision, and collaboration with architects.

Salary

Graduate: Approx. £27,000. Associate Director: Up to £75,000.

Progression

Project Engineer → Senior Project Engineer → Principal Engineer → Associate/Director.

Structural Engineer

Engineers design and analyse the 'bones' and 'muscle' of buildings and infrastructure, ensuring they are safe, stable, and resilient.

Area

Detail

Pathway

GCSEs → A-Levels (must include Maths and Physics) → BEng/MEng Degree in Civil and Structural Engineering → Chartership.

Alternatives

BTEC in Engineering. School leavers with good IT skills can start as a Civil/Structural Technician (focused on CAD).

Day-to-Day

Project planning, structural calculations and analysis, site supervision, and collaboration with architects.

Salary

Graduate: Approx. £27,000. Associate Director: Up to £75,000.

Progression

Project Engineer → Senior Project Engineer → Principal Engineer → Associate/Director.