Structural Engineer
Calculates whether buildings and bridges will stand up, and designs the frame that makes them safe.
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- Typical pay
- €30k–€62k
- Usual education
- Degree
- Outlook
- Strong: retrofit, seismic work and taller timber buildings all need structural specialists.
A day in the life
Modelling a frame, checking loads against codes, then reviewing drawings with the architect.
Ways in
- Civil or structural engineering degree
- Masters in structures
- Design office graduate role
What to study at 16
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Spain
Bachillerato de Ciencias y Tecnología
Portugal
Ciências e Tecnologias
France
Bac général — spécialités
Germany
Oberstufe — Leistungskurse
Italy
Liceo scientifico
Netherlands
Profiel Natuur & Techniek
Exams you'll need
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Best courses to take
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BArch Architecture
Design studio, structures and the long route to registration as an architect.
A related route if you want design as well as calculation.
Helpful school subjects: Art, Maths, Physics
BEng Civil Engineering
Structures, roads, bridges, water and how cities are physically built.
Specialise in structures in the final years or with a masters.
Helpful school subjects: Structural analysis, Materials, Hydraulics, Geotechnics