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Structural Engineer
As a structural engineer, you'll design structures to withstand stresses and pressures imposed through environmental conditions and human use. You'll ensure buildings and other structures do not deflect, rotate, vibrate excessively or collapse and that they remain stable and secure throughout their use. You'll also examine existing buildings and structures to test if they are structurally sound and still fit for purpose.
Annual Salary:
£22,000 to £70,000+
Qualifications needed:
The career of a structural engineer is open to graduates of civil or structural engineering. If you have a degree in another engineering or science discipline you may still be able to enter the profession, but the process may take longer and you may be limited as to how far you can progress
Skills
You will need to have:
good analytical and problem-solving skills
strong mathematical ability
computer literacy
a grasp of physics
three-dimensional conceptual skills
excellent oral and written communication skills
diagrammatic skills
the ability to teamwork
attention to detail
the ability to liaise well with professionals from other disciplines
an interest in the design and structure of buildings.
Contact us.
Info@summerhill.dudley.sch.uk
01384 81 6165
Lodge Lane
Kingswinford
DY6 9XE