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.