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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Graduate Structural Engineer

🏢 BDP UK • 📍 London, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£34,312 - £50,215
£2,859 - £4,185 / mo

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London, England
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Vacancy type
Current vacancies

Profession
Structural and Civil Engineering

Location
London

Description
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic graduate engineer to join our structural engineering studio in Clerkenwell, London and apply their creative design skills on a challenging, high profile project as part of our interdisciplinary design team. You will have a unique opportunity to work industry leading projects from across the globe.

About you
You have a strong academic record with a degree from an accredited University and a passion for architecture and building design. You will be working closely with architects and will therefore be able to articulate your creative ideas persuasively through sketching, verbally and in writing. You have strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex tasks through rational and methodical thought to achieve an optimum solution. You have a collaborative team-working style and are able to work effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds.

Your personal skills

  • Highly motivated and passionate about the built environment
  • Organised and methodical with particular attention to detail;
  • Have a pragmatic approach and possess strong problem solving techniques;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with an ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.

About us
BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, engineers and designers working together to create outstanding 'places for people'. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, North America, Europe, the MENA region, India, and China. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 900 awards for design quality.
Our engineering studio is vibrant. We offer leading thinking and inspirational solutions with maximum value for our clients and minimum impact on the planet. Our engineering studio has won nearly 30 awards for the greenest building in the UK (UEA Enterprise Centre) and made the shortlists for NCE 100 Low Carbon Consultant and Collaborative Practice of the Year.

BDP Offers
BDP offers an excellent opportunity for your personal and career development, including support in following our training scheme leading to CEng or IEng with ICE or IStructE, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions and a great working environment.

Please complete the online application form, you will need to enclose a CV and portfolio stating why you believe you are suitable for the position, including an indication of your salary expectations.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy.

BDP is an equal opportunity employer.
No agencies or 3rd party applications will be accepted.

Job Type: Full-time

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Structural Engineer roles across BDP UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,312 - £50,215 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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