Structural Engineer

Keyman Personnel; Bury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading façade contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to specialize in façade remediation. In this role, you will produce structural calculations and ensure compliance with current building regulations. Ideal candidates have chartered status or are working towards it, alongside experience with façade systems. This position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £70,000 based on experience, as well as opportunities for career progression within a supportive internal team.

Benefits

Career progression and development support

Consistent project pipeline

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing structural calculations for façade systems.
• Good understanding of construction detailing.
• Strong knowledge of relevant building regulations and façade industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural calculations for façade systems, including wind load, static calculations.
• Conduct engineering checks for various components.
• Design proposals according to RIBA stages 3-5.

Skills

Structural calculations

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Building regulations knowledge

Education

Chartered status (IStructE/ICE) or working towards it

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer looking to specialise in façade remediation and contribute to safer, compliant buildings across the UK? We are working with a leading façade contractor who are expanding their in‑house design and engineering capability. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established organisation operating at the forefront of the façade remediation sector. The business is offering a competitive salary, long‑term progression, and the chance to work on high‑profile recladding and safety‑critical remediation schemes.

The Role

As a Structural Engineer, you will play a key part in the design and delivery of façade remediation projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing structural calculations for façade systems, including wind load, peak velocity, static and fixing calculations.
• Engineering checks for SFS, top hats, C‑channels, brackets, support components etc.
• Designing and reviewing proposals in line with RIBA Stages 3‑5.
• Working on temporary works assessments and analysing load‑bearing capacity of existing steel or concrete structures.

Technical & Regulatory

• Applying current legislation including the Building Safety Act 2022 and Higher‑Risk Building Regulations (2023).
• Ensuring designs align with CWCT guidance and Part A of the Building Regulations.
• Attending site surveys, sketching existing details and converting them into CAD drawings.

Collaboration & Communication

• Working closely with an internal design team and pre‑construction department.
• Communicating directly with clients during design meetings and progress updates.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers where needed.

About You

We’re looking for someone who can bring both technical strength and strong communication skills. You should have:

• Chartered status (IStructE/ICE) or actively working towards it.
• Experience producing structural calculations for façade, cladding or external envelope systems.
• Good understanding of construction detailing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of relevant building regulations and façade industry standards.
• Experience in façade remediation or fire‑safety related projects (desirable).
• Familiarity with Gateway 2 / Higher‑Risk Building processes (desirable).

Why Apply?

• Salary between £50,000‑£70,000, depending on experience.
• Well‑established specialist contractor with consistent project pipeline.
• Strong internal design and engineering team.
• Career progression and professional development support.
• Office based in the North Manchester region.

If you are interested in this role please apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information.