Structural engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Structural engineers help to design and build large structures and buildings, like hospitals, sports stadiums and bridges.

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Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program

Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.
Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.
Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.
Design energy-efficient or environmentally sound civil structures.
Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for civil engineering projects.
Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.
Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or other toxic wastes.
Develop or implement engineering solutions to clean up industrial accidents or other contaminated sites.
Analyze manufacturing processes or byproducts to identify engineering solutions to minimize the output of carbon or other pollutants.

Average salary
45,523 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Structural engineer

46,112 GBP
40,667 GBP

Average salary for part-time Structural engineer

Average salary for full-time Structural engineer

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Salary over time for Structural engineer

Salary for this role has increased over time

42,396 GBP
42,382 GBP
42,534 GBP
43,712 GBP
45,725 GBP
44,407 GBP
45,523 GBP
44,522 GBP
44,065 GBP

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Future outlook for Structural engineers

Very good outlook

168 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

0% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

29% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Structural engineer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

43% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
26% of people in this role have a Master's degree
13% of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate

You can take a Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering at college, which may help you to find work as a trainee engineer. You'll do more training on the job to qualify.

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Structural engineer.

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Structural engineer. Check that you know:

Analytical or scientific software HEC-HMS; Minitab

Computer aided design CAD software

Development environment software C; Formula translation/translator FORTRAN; Microsoft Visual Basic

Graphics or photo imaging software Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks; Bentley GeoPak Bridge; SmugMug Flickr

Map creation software Cartography software; ESRI ArcGIS software

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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Structural engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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