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The Profession

• What do Structural Engineers do?
  Structural engineers contribute towards shaping the world we live in, often working with architects, on the design, refurbishment and construction of all structures including: Houses Offices Hotels Offshore oil platforms Sports stadia Bridges Space satellites Structural engineers use their
• From the professionals: Skills required
  Having talked to recent graduates and senior staff about their work experiences we summarise what they consider vital skills for any aspiring professional engineer. "I think it is important for graduates to demonstrate their extracurricular activities, especially where these have involved

Recent Graduates

• Graduate Structural Engineer – KMG Partnership - by Roger Faires
  Why did you choose Structural Engineering? Structures have long been a passion of mine. I remember hours of playing with Lego and, much to the distress of my mother, I would often test the limits of my constructions - which would usually end in Lego strewn across the living room floor for all to
• Design Engineer – Ramboll UK - by Alfred Gand
  What does your job involve? My work as a structural engineer involves ingenuity, imagination and inventiveness. It encompasses several issues and every day is different. I am involved in developing the early stage concepts of building structures, through to detail design and site supervision.
• Transport Engineer – Transport for London - by Sharan Gill
  Sharan Gill relishes the challenge of keeping Londoners on the move every day, working for the government body, Transport for London. Why did you want to become an engineer? The option

Senior Profiles

• Structural Engineer – Scott Wilson Group - by Roger Knipe
  When I tell people what I do, they sometimes look at me a little blankly. Not many people seem to really know what a structural engineer is! If you are one of those people, hopefully this article will give you an insight into who we are, what we do and why I enjoy it so much. Structural engineers
• Strategic Analysis Group Leader - Dstl - by David Shirley
  Dstl is a trading fund of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), employing approximately 3,500 staff over three core sites in Wiltshire, Hampshire and Kent. Dstl leads the formulation, design and delivery of MoD’s science and technology programme and its purpose is to maximise the impact of science and

Finding the Right Job

• Words of advice
  Engineering professionals provide us with some pearls of wisdom about the application process and how to get ahead. "Try to relax and concentrate on getting to know the people you meet during the interview process. Remember that, for many roles, technical competence is just part of the picture
• Professional membership and its benefits - by Andrew Ramsay
  You’re about to complete your engineering degree and half a dozen employers are interested in you. But you’ve also got a student loan to pay off, so why waste scarce money on joining a club you may never use? Here’s why. You have invested a big chunk of your intellectual development in a subject
• Why volunteer?
  In today’s competitive job market it is vital that you distinguish yourself from other graduates and prove that you have experience which demonstrates your soft skills. One way to improve your CV is by volunteering. If you are unemployed, this can also be a good use of your time and help you keep

The Institute and Qualifications

• The Institution of Structural Engineers
  The Institution of Structural Engineers is the world’s leading international membership organisation for professional structural engineers. The Institution sets high standards, defines quality and promotes high levels of structural engineering design internationally. Benefits of becoming a
• Levels of IStructE Membership
  Student Membership – Student members are aspiring engineers who are studying on civil and/or structural engineering courses, either full-time or part-time. Graduate Membership – You may apply to join us as a graduate member if you are an engineer who has completed an accredited structural and/or
• IStructE Qualifications and Exams
  Once you have gained some professional experience you may look at applying for one of the professional grades of membership; Chartered, Associate-Member and Technician. The application procedure for each of these consists of a Professional Review Interview where your professional experience will
• Accredited Course Providers
  The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) does not accredit courses as a stand-alone body. However, they are one of the institutions which make up the Joint Board of Moderators (along with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers (IHIE) and
• IStructE Young Members' Panel
  The Young Members' Panel represents the views of younger members of the profession and develops initiatives to benefit those members. They liaise with other panels and committees within the Institution to ensure that the voice of the young engineer is heard. The Panel has been raising the
• Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
  The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) is the major source of industry agreed good practice guidance on building services engineering. CIBSE promotes the career of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study, by approving work based training programmes