- 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
Structural engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Structural engineers help to design and build large structures and buildings, like hospitals, sports stadiums and bridges.
Structural engineers typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.
As a Structural engineer you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 45,523 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Structural engineer
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46,112 GBP
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40,667 GBP
Average salary for part-time Structural engineer
Average salary for full-time Structural engineer
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24,842 GBP
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19,347 GBP
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45,523 GBP
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40,667 GBP
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46,112 GBP
Salary over time for Structural engineer
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42,396 GBP
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42,382 GBP
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42,534 GBP
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43,712 GBP
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45,725 GBP
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44,407 GBP
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45,523 GBP
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44,522 GBP
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44,065 GBP
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Future outlook for Structural engineers
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Balanced outlook
0% yearly wage growth (on average)
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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.
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:
Things to highlight for your Structural engineer interview
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.
