Graduate Structural Engineer

Aberdeen - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

About the job:

Kent are looking for a Graduate Structural Engineer to be based in Aberdeen Bristol Edinburgh Glasgow or London.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference and engineer solutions that make not only the UKs energy security stronger but actively impact the way in which the world drives towards a net zero future

Our Offshore Structures teams across the UK operate globally in both the Offshore Wind and Oil & Gas markets working towards reducing carbon emissions. As a graduate in one of our locations you will be contributing to a variety of technically challenging and exciting projects from designing new offshore wind farms sub-stations and floating concept designs to helping clients improve their operational efficiency as part of our asset integrity management offerings developing carbon capture and storage solutions and even offshore visits to our clients global installations.

About our Graduate Scheme

Our people are our power. At Kent diverse perspectives and talents are the backbone of our strength. Were building an environment where everyone from engineers to scientists from all walks of life can thrive and reach their full potential.

If youre passionate about making an impact and pushing boundaries Kent is where you belong. We are a future-focused company reimagining energy with ambition and innovation.

Our global graduate program offers hands-on experience mentorship from industry leaders and the opportunity to grow as part of a diverse and driven team. Were building the next generation of leaders in engineering science and technology and we want you to be a part of it.

Application Process

As part of the application process candidates are required to provide confirmation of the academic modules completed during your university studies. This information will help us assess the relevance of your academic background to the role. Please include this confirmation alongside your CV when submitting your application.

Application Deadline

All applications must be received by Friday 31^st October 2025.

Eligibility

Please note that candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this opportunity.

Hybrid Working

We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work with a requirement to be in the offices three days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic.

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Skills & Responsibilities:

Youll be joining a team with 5 locations around the UK with a global outreach that actively encourage and foster innovative solutions and new approaches to our clients problems. Your work could involve the following:

Assessing and designing small and large scale multi-disciplinary greenfield and brownfield Oil & Gas projects as well as the next phase of the worlds offshore wind farms whether thats floating or fixed foundations or Offshore Substations from concepts right through to operation.

Developing life extension plans for ageing structures in the Oil & Gas market as well as power boosts and life extensions for Offshore Wind Turbine Structures.

Improving efficiency offshore through inspection activities development of risk-based inspection work scopes risk ranking and review of anomalies and operational support.

Creating and interrogating finite element models in our advanced structural analysis teams using a variety of software and programming languages.

Determining the fatigue and fracture reliability of structures with our highly specialised experts.

Interfacing directly with clients representing our teams to discuss engineering solutions to complex problems.

Supporting our external markets business development and work winning activities.

Working as part of an integrated team ensuring client interaction and project delivery from multiple locations.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employees skills capabilities and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employees current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Yourknowledge/skillseducationandexperience:

Masters degree in Civil Mechanical Aeronautical or Structural Engineering.

Communication:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with others in the team as well as clients.

Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behaviour/ Core Competencies:

High level of MS Office skills including Word Excel Outlook & Teams.

Flexible enthusiastic and methodical in your approach to project work.

Self-motivated & comfortable taking responsibility across a range of tasks.

A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach challenging yourself to find new solutions.

Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team.

A passion for working in a consultancy environment.

Analytical and problem solving mindset.

Embracing equality diversity and inclusion in everything you do.

Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable).

Comfortable to embrace agile ways of working and learning new technologies.

We are looking for candidates who are due to graduate in 2026 or have graduated in the last 2 years.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health Safety Sustainability Environment and Quality rules of the Company; its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves thrive and develop. From day one we offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds cultures and abilities.

Were a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at to find out how we can support you.

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