Structural Engineer

Snc-Lavalin; Manchester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Manchester is seeking a Chartered or near‑ Chartered Structural Engineer to deliver design and project delivery for diverse building structures projects across the UK. You will contribute to innovative, sustainable solutions while developing technical expertise within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.

The role supports concept through to detailed design, working within client engagements and adhering to BIM standards and QA procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Graduate Member of a relevant professional body (IStructE or ICE).
• Working towards Chartered status or recently Chartered.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge across building structures projects.
• Support project delivery from concept to detailed design.
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable design solutions.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams and engage with clients.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Civil/Structural engineering degree

IStructE/ICE member

Chartered status in progress

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Robot

Revit

Job description

Job Description Overview

You’ll play a key role in delivering projects within our Building Structures team in Manchester, taking responsibility for both design and project delivery across a varied client base. Our work is underpinned by a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, ethics, and safety, and you’ll be central to embedding these principles in everything you do. You will contribute to the design and delivery of projects while developing your technical expertise and supporting collaborative team outcomes. Join our well-established Manchester team and be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment delivering a diverse and exciting portfolio of projects across the UK and beyond. Our Manchester office is involved in a vast array of work, including Industrial and Commercial developments, Education schemes, Asset Inspections, Refurbishments, Civil Infrastructure and Rail projects. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to technically challenging and varied schemes, working alongside experienced engineers and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions. From detailed design on new build developments to the assessment and strengthening of existing structures, no two projects are the same – offering excellent scope to broaden your experience and develop your expertise. The Manchester team combines a strong local presence with the backing of a global organisation, providing the best of both worlds: meaningful regional work with national and international support, knowledge sharing, and career development opportunities.

Your role

• Apply engineering knowledge across a range of building structures projects.
• Support project delivery from concept through to detailed design.
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable design solutions.
• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on live projects.
• Apply technical skills to a wide range of building structures and design scenarios.
• Develop conceptual solutions through to detailed design stages.
• Assist in delivering projects within defined programme and cost parameters.
• Contribute to the multi-disciplinary team approach on projects.
• Undertake research, data collection, and presentation of findings.
• Present results to clients under supervision of a lead designer.
• Present findings and solutions through excellent written communication and report writing.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis at site visits and design team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures.
• Work in accordance with BIM standards, Digital Plan of Work, and BIM Execution Plans.
• Support and mentor junior or less experienced team members.
• Maintain and develop a broad technical skillset.
• Demonstrate proactive commitment to self-development.

About you

You’ll bring a strong technical foundation along with a proactive and collaborative approach:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Graduate Member of a relevant professional body (IStructE or ICE).
• Working towards, and be close to achieving Chartered status, or has recently achieved Chartership status.
• Experience designing traditional materials (steel, concrete, timber, masonry) to Eurocodes.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g. Tekla Structural Designer, Robot, Revit – desirable).
• Willingness to learn and adopt new tools and technologies.
• Interest in digital engineering, automation, and parametric design.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Flexible and versatile in approach, undertaking design, inspection and technical advisory work, with responsibility for project aspects commensurate with proven capability and experience.
• Curious mindset and enthusiasm for collaboration and idea-sharing.
• Willingness to travel and work across different offices when required.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.

Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.

The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Company profile

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.