Graduate Structural Engineer - Buildings - 2026 (Manchester)

Stantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking graduates in Structural Engineering to join their team in Manchester. The role involves project work from concept to detailed design, liaising with teams, and gaining valuable experience in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a strong passion for the built environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Unconditional right to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Project work at concept and scheme design.
• Support with preparation of specifications and reports.
• Liaising with internal team members and developing relationships.
• Arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes.
• Undertaking inspections and walkovers.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Perseverance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Project Overview

Take a look at one of our projects – St Bartholomew's Hospital, and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here: Stantec Career Stories.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick start your career in Structural Engineering by gaining valuable experience within an established consultancy. We're looking for graduates with a passion for the built environment, and the desire to work in a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary team focused on sustainability, technical excellence and shaping construction in the UK and overseas. At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience.

Responsibilities

• Project work at concept and scheme design, modelling, detailed design and specification and drawing
• Support with the preparation of specifications and reports
• Support STEM engagement activities
• Liaising with internal team members, developing relationships and people skills
• Managing your own workload to meet project deadlines
• Engaging with the wider C&S division, the Technical leadership Team and Carbon Task Force to exchange best practice and processes and support on-going initiatives
• Arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes and distributing actions
• Attending and contributing to project team meetings
• Attending site to undertake inspections and walkovers
• Developing commercial awareness by assisting with preparation of proposals/tenders for new work

Qualifications

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Along with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, you'd love to receive your application if you are:

• An Adapter: You're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer: You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator: You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others' perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver: You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Additional Expectations

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to attain professional status
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

As you read on

If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

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