Structural Engineer

Red King Resourcing; Prestwich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Structural Engineer for a permanent role focusing on residential properties in Greater Manchester. The successful candidate will design and analyze structural solutions for new-build and refurbishment projects, ensuring compliance with UK standards. This position offers a competitive salary, support towards Chartership, and opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Support toward Chartership

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience working on UK residential projects.
• Ability to produce clear calculations and drawings.
• Full UK driving licence preferred due to site visits.

Responsibilities

• Design structural elements for residential buildings.
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, and technical reports.
• Carry out site visits and inspections.
• Ensure designs comply with UK regulations.
• Provide technical support during construction.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Skills

Structural design software

Communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of Eurocodes

Knowledge of UK Building Regulations

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETABS

Robot

Tekla Tedds

Job description

Job Title: Structural Engineer - Residential Homes

Location: Manchester (Hybrid/Office-based)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Structural Engineer to join our growing team in Manchester, working primarily on residential housing projects. The role involves the design, analysis, and delivery of structural solutions for new-build and refurbishment residential properties, including low- to medium-rise housing developments. You will work closely with architects, developers, and contractors to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective structural designs in line with UK standards and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Design structural elements for residential buildings, including foundations, steel, timber, masonry, and reinforced concrete
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, and technical reports
• Carry out site visits, inspections, and surveys as required
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK Building Regulations, Eurocodes, and British Standards
• Liaise with clients, architects, local authorities, and contractors
• Provide technical support during construction and respond to site queries
• Manage multiple projects and meet agreed deadlines and budgets
• Assist with mentoring junior engineers and technicians where appropriate

Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 2+ years' experience working on UK residential projects (houses, extensions, low-rise apartments)
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and UK Building Regulations
• Experience with structural design software (e.g. Tekla Tedds, AutoCAD, ETABS, Robot, or similar)
• Ability to produce clear calculations and drawings
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence (preferred, due to site visits)

Desirable

• Working towards Chartered status (ICE or IStructE)
• Experience with timber frame and domestic steelwork design
• Familiarity with Party Wall matters and domestic alterations
• Experience liaising directly with homeowners and developers

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Support toward Chartership and ongoing CPD
• Varied residential projects across Greater Manchester and the North West
• Friendly, collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career progression