Structural Engineer

Emtech Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday day off

Bonus up to 12%

Company pension

Company mobile phone

Social events

Professional development

Chartership support

Job summary

Emtech Recruitment is working with a well-established Civil & Structural Engineering consultancy in Greater Manchester that is looking to appoint a Structural Engineer to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer with around 2–3 years' post-graduate experience who is keen to take ownership of projects, develop their technical expertise and progress towards Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered (CEng) status.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/MEng).
• 2–3 years' postgraduate UK experience in a consultancy.
• Progress towards IEng or CEng with IStructE or ICE.
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Experience using Tekla Tedds and/or Tekla Structural Designer; plus AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative work approach.
• CSCS card and full UK driving licence beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the structural design of projects under guidance.
• Attend client and design team meetings to develop briefs and technical solutions.
• Organise and review site investigations where required.
• Produce outline design schemes before progressing to detailed calculations.
• Design structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.
• Prepare structural calculations using industry software and hand calculations per UK Regulations and Eurocodes.
• Work with technicians to produce high-quality drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Assist with project management and day-to-day delivery of multiple projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Ownership of projects

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Tedds

Tekla Structural Designer

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Emtech Recruitment is working with a well-established and award-winning Civil & Structural Engineering consultancy in Greater Manchester that is looking to appoint a Structural Engineer to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer with around 2–3 years' post-graduate experience who is keen to take ownership of projects, develop their technical expertise and progress towards Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered (CEng) status.

Working on a diverse range of residential, commercial and industrial developments, you'll gain exposure to projects from initial concept through to construction while working alongside experienced Chartered Engineers.

The Role

As a Structural Engineer, you'll play an important role in delivering structural design projects and supporting clients throughout the design process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking responsibility for the structural design of projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer or Director.


• Attending client and design team meetings to help develop project briefs and technical solutions.


• Organising and reviewing site investigations where required.


• Producing outline design schemes before progressing to detailed structural calculations.


• Designing structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.


• Preparing structural calculations using industry-standard software and hand calculations in accordance with UK Building Regulations and Eurocodes.


• Working closely with technicians to produce high-quality drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.


• Assisting with project management and the day-to-day delivery of multiple projects.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• A BEng or MEng (2:1 or above) in Civil or Structural Engineering.


• A minimum of 2–3 years' post-graduate experience within a UK engineering consultancy.


• Progress towards Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered (CEng) status with the IStructE or ICE.


• A good understanding of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and Eurocodes.


• Experience using structural design software such as Tekla Tedds and/or Tekla Structural Designer.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.


• A proactive attitude and enthusiasm to continue developing technically.

A CSCS card and full UK driving licence would be beneficial but are not essential.

Projects

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects including:

• High-end residential developments and bespoke luxury homes.


• Domestic extensions, alterations and refurbishment schemes.


• Basement and subterranean structures.


• Bespoke swimming pool structures.


• Low- and medium-rise residential and commercial developments.


• Existing building conversions.


• Temporary works design.


• Retaining walls and external works.


• Private and adopted drainage design.


• Structural inspections, surveys and defect diagnosis.

This variety offers excellent technical exposure and the opportunity to broaden your experience across structural and civil engineering disciplines.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.


• Your birthday off each year.


• Annual performance bonus of up to 12% of salary following 12 months' service.


• Company pension.


• Company mobile phone.


• Regular social and team-building events.


• Ongoing professional development and support towards Chartership.


• The opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive consultancy delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse range of projects.