Structural Engineer

Calibre Search; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Civil & Structural Engineer to join their Energy & Infrastructure team. You will work on major energy developments, including nuclear and renewable projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, relevant design experience, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers hybrid working and excellent support for professional development, with a focus on delivering innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangement

Excellent support for professional training and development

Funded professional membership

Structured support towards chartership

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards or holding IEng or CEng status.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural design principles and standards.
• Experience using structural analysis and finite element software.
• Awareness of health, safety, and design risk management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct civil and structural analysis and design for projects.
• Support bids and feasibility studies.
• Prepare technical documentation including calculations and specifications.
• Undertake finite element modelling and structural verification.
• Participate in site visits and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and safety requirements.

Skills

Civil and structural design principles

Structural analysis software

Finite element modelling

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Civil & Structural Engineer - Energy & Infrastructure
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Sector: Energy, Nuclear, Renewables & Major Infrastructure
An established engineering and design consultancy is seeking a Civil & Structural Engineer to join its growing Energy & Infrastructure team, supporting a portfolio of complex and nationally significant projects across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work on major energy developments, including nuclear, renewable, and advanced industrial facilities, contributing directly to long-term infrastructure delivery and sustainability objectives. You will join a collaborative, technically strong team delivering safe, innovative, and sustainable engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle.

The Role

The successful candidate will be involved from early feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

• Civil and structural analysis and design for energy and infrastructure projects
• Supporting bids, feasibility studies, and detailed design delivery
• Preparing technical documentation including calculations, specifications, and design reports
• Undertaking finite element modelling and structural verification
• Participating in site visits, inspections, and design reviews
• Ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety requirements
• Engaging with project teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes

About You

You will be technically capable, proactive, and comfortable working in a regulated engineering environment.

Essential

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Working towards or holding IEng or CEng status (support available)
• Strong understanding of civil and structural design principles and standards
• Experience using structural analysis and finite element software
• Awareness of health, safety, and design risk management
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience within energy, nuclear, or other regulated sectors
• Familiarity with UK nuclear licensing or similar regulatory processes
• Experience working within BIM-enabled design environments

What's on Offer

• 40-hour working week
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working, with a permanent office base at Darwen House, Irlam (minimum 2 days per week in office)
• Reimbursement of travel and business expenses
• Engineering-spec laptop, bag, and required software/IT equipment
• Excellent support for professional training and development
• Funded professional membership
• Structured support towards chartership
• Funded team socials and company events
• Additional benefits available

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.