Location: Oxford

Are you a Structural Engineer who wants to work on exceptionally varied and diverse projects in a team atmosphere? As the demand for our expertise continues to grow, we now have an extremely exciting opportunity for a ambitious engineer near the start of their career to join our experienced and talented structural engineering team. Our projects include everything from large industrial and commercial schemes to smaller bespoke schemes working for interesting clients including car manufacturers, Formula 1 teams, universities, contractors, private developers, and local authorities.

As a Structural Engineer based at our Oxford head office with a Civil and Structural team of 25 and over 250 total staff covering a wide range of disciplines in property and construction, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of Structural engineering services under the direction of the Team Manager.

Who are we?

Ridge is a built environment consultancy, helping our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment. We are enabled by great people who are inspired and proud of what they do and respected for who they are.

Our people are the foundation of our success, and our greatest asset and what separate us, they drive our vision and embody our values. We offer not just a job, but a journey. We believe in commitment, and the value of a stable, flexible, long-term career path. We challenge our people to be the best they can be and help them grow with the right development.

What's in it for you?

Our vision is to be ever progressive, expanding our expertise and nurturing our talent through Quality, Innovation & Growth, to achieve our strategic outcomes:  

• Growth which fuels ideas and opportunity for all
• Purposeful and meaningful work
• Continual development and mentoring
• Empowerment, inclusivity and respect
• Happiness and enjoyment
• Openness, honesty and integrity
• Acting as one team

 Your reward is focused on your total wellbeing, with a package to support all aspects of life. In addition to your salary, you can expect: 

• A healthy holiday balance of 25 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy / sell to suit you
• 3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes
• An inclusive wellbeing offer:

• Financial – Life Assurance, Pension Scheme (3% Employee, 6% Employer), Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance
• Physical – Free Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Mental – Mental Health First Aiders, Help@Hand by Unum
• A flexible approach to hybrid working, to suit both you & your team
• Tailored career development – focused on professional, personal and/or educational

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application & selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

• Production of Structural Engineering work packages from initial concept through to completion
• Production of calculations packages for Building Control submission
• Undertake survey inspections and produce written reports in good English on findings, set out in a logical manner with appropriate recommendations
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
• Represent the company at external meetings with clients, contractors, and fellow professionals
• Be responsible for delivering work to a fee and to timescales agreed
• Prepare client / project proposals
• Agree design philosophy / design fundamentals

To be considered for this role you must possess / be able to evidence:

• Be a graduate with a good degree in structural engineering.
• Member of Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers.
• Minimum 2 years design office experience.
• A good understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in use of design software such as Tekla, Tedds, SCIA, and Masterseries
• Familiarity with drawing packages, including Revit and AutoCAD and Bluebeam
• Excellent communication skills, in both written and spoken English
• Hold a current UK driving licence