Structural Connections Engineer

Hilti Great Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary and bonus

Onboarding and training

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension contribution 6%

Job summary

Hilti Great Britain in Manchester is seeking a Structural Connections Engineer to join our team. You will support the Technical Assistance process for structural connection enquiries and contribute to Design Services through evaluation reports.

You will provide first-line technical support to customers and field colleagues, prepare structured deliverables with guidance from experienced engineers, and build knowledge of structural connections and software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of construction methods, structural connections and engineering terminology.
• Willingness to learn and develop proficiency in engineering design software.
• Strong attention to detail with an organised, methodical approach.
• Good technical English skills for documentation and communication.
• Commitment to following structured processes and archiving standards.
• Team player with a positive attitude towards learning, development and progression.
• Ambition to grow into Engineer II responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound structural connection enquiries from customers and field colleagues across Great Britain.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive technical advice as part of the Technical Assistance process.
• Escalate complex cases to senior engineers whilst building knowledge and expertise.
• Support Design Services through preparation of evaluation reports and structured deliverables.
• Identify opportunities and record relevant activities within the CRM system.
• Follow established processes for documentation, archiving, and technical records.
• Participate in training, knowledge sharing, and continuous development activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Team player

Willingness to learn

Strong English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

About The Role

We're looking for a Structural Connections Engineer to join our team in Manchester. In this role, you'll support the Technical Assistance process for structural connection enquiries and contribute to Design Services through evaluation reports.

About The Role

We're looking for a Structural Connections Engineer to join our team in Manchester. In this role, you'll support the Technical Assistance process for structural connection enquiries and contribute to Design Services through evaluation reports. You'll provide first-line technical support to customers and field colleagues, prepare structured deliverables with guidance from experienced engineers, and continue building your knowledge of structural connections, design methods, and engineering software. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer looking to develop their technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage inbound structural connection enquiries from customers and field colleagues across Great Britain.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive technical advice as part of the Technical Assistance process.
• Escalate complex cases to senior engineers whilst continuing to build your technical knowledge and expertise.
• Support Design Services through the preparation of evaluation reports and structured engineering deliverables.
• Identify opportunities and record relevant activities within our CRM system.
• Follow established processes for documentation, archiving, and technical records.
• Participate in training, knowledge sharing, and continuous development activities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of construction methods, structural connections and engineering terminology.
• Willingness to learn and develop proficiency in engineering design software.
• Strong attention to detail, with an organised and methodical approach to work.
• Good technical English skills for documentation and communication.
• Commitment to following structured processes and archiving standards.
• Team player with a positive attitude towards learning, development, and progression.
• Ambition to grow into Engineer II responsibilities.

What's In It for You

We really value our people and we've worked hard to develop a competitive reward package that reflects this.

Some Of The Benefits We Offer Include

• A competitive base salary and bonus
• Extensive onboarding and training process and companywide events in Manchester.
• As standard 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays days' holiday. Aditionally you have the ability to purchase 5 days more annually
• Paid days off for great moments in life - your birthday, moving home, getting married alongside moments where you may need more support – fertility treatment, neonatal birth, home emergency day.
• Private healthcare, life insurance and wellbeing support.
• 6% pension contribution.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we're driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you'll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you'll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.