Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer – Bristol

We invite you to bring your talent and passion into play as you take an active role in delivering a wide range of interesting projects across the UK and internationally. If you are looking for a challenging role where you can continue to develop technically, take ownership of projects and work alongside great people, our Senior Structural Engineer position in Bristol could be a great fit.

A great place to build your career

You’ll join our Industry & Infrastructure Facilities (I&IF) team in Bristol – a growing team with a real sense of community and a strong reputation for technical excellence.

Our work spans a diverse range of sectors, including rail, aviation, energy, manufacturing, data centres and other critical infrastructure. This means you’ll have the opportunity to work on technically interesting and often complex projects, without being tied to a single sector. We work across the full project lifecycle, from early feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and construction.

You’ll also benefit from the wider expertise of Ramboll. Our I&IF teams work collaboratively across the UK and internationally, bringing together structural, civil, MEP, environmental, sustainability and other specialist disciplines to develop innovative and practical solutions.

Why Bristol?

We’re a relatively small regional team, which means you’ll get to know the people around you and have a genuine opportunity to make a difference. There is a strong sense of community, with a team of experienced engineers and technical specialists around you, providing opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development.

And we like to have some fun along the way. Our Bristol social team regularly organises activities ranging from padel and other sports to pub quizzes and informal team events.

Our Bristol office is ideally located close to Temple Meads and Bristol city centre, providing excellent transport links and a convenient base in the heart of Bristol.

Your role

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will:

• Take responsibility for the delivery of structural engineering design on projects appropriate to your experience.
• Develop structural concepts and design solutions across a range of materials and building types.
• Apply engineering judgement to solve complex problems and develop practical, buildable solutions.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and other members of the design team.
• Take ownership of your work and contribute positively to project and team outcomes.
• Support and develop less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable design solutions, including opportunities to reduce embodied carbon and make better use of existing assets.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Bristol team, the wider UK I&I team and Ramboll’s international network.

What we’re looking for

For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Chartered with the IStructE, ICE or an international equivalent.
• Experience working as a structural engineer within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Good experience of structural design in steel, concrete and/or timber, together with a sound understanding of building construction.
• Experience of working on complex or technically challenging projects.
• An excellent communicator who can explain engineering principles clearly, whether verbally, in writing or through sketching.
• A collaborative approach and an interest in working with other disciplines.
• A genuine curiosity about engineering and a desire to ask, “is there a better way to do this?”
• A passion for developing sustainable and efficient design solutions.

Experience in one or more of the following sectors would be beneficial: rail, aviation, energy, manufacturing, data centres or other critical infrastructure. Experience across multiple sectors would be advantageous.

Your development

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development. In Bristol, you’ll have access to experienced technical specialists who can support you as you develop, alongside opportunities to work on projects and with colleagues across the wider I&IF team.

You’ll have the opportunity to take increasing responsibility for projects, develop your client-facing skills and broaden your technical experience while being part of a friendly, supportive regional team.

If you’re looking for a role where you can do interesting engineering, work with great people and continue to develop your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.​

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