Engineering Graduate 2021 jobs

Time for a change of direction? Take a look at some of our projects; we dream big. So, can you?

The William Hare Group is one of the largest privately owned Steel Engineering and Fabrication businesses in Europe, with a Global footprint.

A family-owned business with a Sustainable approach to growth and operations, has allowed us to become a Carbon Net Zero business in 2021, the first in our sector to do so. Investment in technology and software combined with extensive training and development of our people has meant that we are at the frontier of digital design technologies, working on some of the most complex and iconic steel framed buildings in the UK and beyond.

Hybrid Structures specialize in timber and mixed material solutions so there will be a large verity of product knowledge in terms of steel, decking, Glulam, CLT LVL timber cassettes and the impact that these materials have on each other – on the job training will be given on all these products.

William Hare is an ambitious business with the room for staff to grow throughout their career, supported all the way from apprenticeships to advanced programmes for experienced leaders in the business held collaboratively with some of our key clients and industry recognised bodies. At the heart of William Hare and Hybrid Structures is the sense of family, respect, creativity and innovation.

Ready for a Change of Direction?

We dream big at William Hare. The question is — can you?

The William Hare Group is one of Europe’s largest privately owned steel engineering and fabrication businesses, delivering complex and iconic structures across the UK and internationally.

As a family-owned business with a sustainable approach to growth, we became Carbon Net Zero in 2021 — the first in our sector to achieve this. Through investment in digital technology, advanced software and continuous training, we remain at the forefront of modern structural design.

About Hybrid Structures

Hybrid Structures specialises in timber and mixed-material solutions. Our projects combine steel with decking, Glulam, CLT and LVL timber cassettes — meaning you’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of materials and understand how they interact structurally.

Full on-the-job training will be provided across all product areas.

At the heart of both William Hare and Hybrid Structures is a strong culture built on family values, respect, creativity and innovation — with genuine long-term career development opportunities.

The Role

As a Graduate/ Junior Design Engineer, you will develop the technical capability to undertake structural design work across steel and timber structures, including:

• Main member design
• Connection design
• Temporary works design

You will be mentored by experienced engineers to build technical confidence, regulatory understanding and commercial awareness, enabling you to contribute to innovative, high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

With support and mentoring, you will learn to:

• Undertake connection and member design for tender and contract stages
• Assist in the initial design of projects, defining clear assumptions for design development
• Contribute to temporary works design and completion activities
• Understand how structural elements connect and recognise the limitations of fixings, brackets and connection types
• Apply relevant codes of practice and design guidance to justify engineering decisions
• Interpret and extract design information from 3D models
• Develop Excel-based tools and design models to support project delivery
• Prepare written technical documents including risk mitigation, clarifications and qualifications
• Attend client and engineer meetings, recording discussions and tracking actions
• Participate in post-tender meetings and support responses to technical queries
• Contribute to the development of internal design systems and processes
• Provide technical support to colleagues across projects

Working Pattern

• 36 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 3 days office-based / 2 days remote
• Early afternoon finish on Fridays

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Technical Knowledge

• MEng or MSc in Structural Engineering
• Aspiring toward (or already working toward) MICE or IStructE membership
• Knowledge of steel and/or timber structures, with a strong desire to develop in both
• Understanding of UK National Annexes and Building Regulations
• Awareness of fabrication processes (training provided on specific products)

Skills & Attributes

• Clear and confident communicator
• Methodical and conscientious approach to work
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Able to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
• Proactive problem solver who works well independently and within a team
• Enthusiastic contributor to team and business development

Why Join Us?

At William Hare and within Hybrid Structures, we are proud of what we build — and equally proud of the people who build it.

We offer:

• Structured mentoring and professional development
• Exposure to innovative steel and timber hybrid projects
• Clear progression pathways
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• A business that genuinely invests in its people

If you’re ambitious, technically curious and ready to work on projects that push boundaries — we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you completed an IStructE registered qualification or are you a member of?
• Do you have experience and knowledge of UK National Annexes & Building Regulations?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Derby (Derbyshire, East Midlands Region)