Junior Structural Engineer

Job Title: Structural Engineer (2 Years’ Experience)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid/flexible office-based arrangement)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

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About the Company

Our client is a dynamic and reputable engineering consultancy based in Manchester, known for delivering high-quality structural engineering solutions across a diverse array of sectors—commercial, residential, infrastructure, and industrial. With a strong emphasis on technical precision and client satisfaction, the firm has built a solid reputation throughout the Northwest.

Key highlights:

• End-to-End Delivery: The consultancy manages projects from initial design and analysis through to site coordination and completion.
• Innovation Meets Execution: Balancing innovative structural approaches with practical constructability lies at the heart of the team's philosophy.
• Sustainability-Focused: The company embeds sustainable design principles—including material optimization and embodied carbon reduction—into its engineering processes.
• Collaborative Structure: Smaller project teams foster tight-knit mentorship, multidisciplinary collaboration, and early exposure to client and contractor interactions.

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The Role

You will join as a Structural Engineer with around two years of experience post-grad experience. You'll work within project delivery teams and receive support from senior engineers and leadership to accelerate your development in a motivating, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create structural designs and perform calculations for projects using steel, concrete, masonry, and/or timber.
• Generate technical deliverables—including drawings, reports, and specifications—adhering to relevant UK standards (BS and Eurocodes).
• Collaborate seamlessly with architects, MEP consultants, and contractors to ensure coordinated engineering solutions.
• Conduct design reviews and quality control measures on outputs from junior team members.
• Attend site visits for feasibility studies, inspections, and construction-phase support.
• Participate in technical and project meetings; assist in conveying engineering solutions to both internal teams and clients.
• Enhance internal workflows by proposing improvements in tools, processes, or documentation approaches.

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Your Profile

Essential:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Around 2 years of hands-on experience in structural design, including use of analysis tools (e.g., Tekla, SCIA, SAP2000, IDEA Statica) and CAD/BIM technologies (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).
• Solid understanding of structural design codes for various materials within the UK regulatory framework.
• Excellent analytical aptitude, meticulous attention to detail, and methodical problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with confidence in report writing and client/team engagement.
• A proactive, collaborative professional eager to learn and grow.

Desirable (not compulsory):

• Experience or awareness of sustainability metrics such as embodied carbon or material efficiency.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project settings with exposure to clients and contractors.
• Progress toward, or completion of, professional accreditation (ICE, IStructE Chartership).

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What You’ll Gain

• Clear career support through structured feedback, CPD opportunities, and mentorship for Chartership.
• Exposure to a broad range of project types, including commercial developments, residential schemes, infrastructure-related builds, and refurbishment projects.
• An inclusive and flexible working culture, with hybrid arrangements available from their Manchester office.
• Competitive benefits package, including pension, performance-related incentives, and access to training and professional development.

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How to Apply

If you're enthusiastic about building your structural engineering career in a supportive environment, tackling stimulating projects, and expanding your technical capabilities, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a concise covering letter explaining what delights you about structural engineering and why this role aligns with your career aspirations.

Looking forward to reviewing your application!