Structural Engineer Buildings

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer. This role offers the chance to lead projects and work within a collaborative team focused on delivering sustainable solutions. Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and strive for chartered status. This position is part of a multidisciplinary environment and offers a pathway for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in building structures design across various sectors.
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated status.
• Proficiency in modelling and hand calculations.

Responsibilities

• Understand and analyze structural problems.
• Communicate effectively through drawings, calls, emails, and reports.
• Improve skills and pursue chartered status.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Understanding of structural principles

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in analysis

Ability to engage clients

Education

MEng or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Are you a Buildings Structural Engineer located near Manchester? Do you have a passion for delivering sustainable projects that have a lasting impact on our communities?

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Structural Engineer to join our highly regarded, award‑winning Civil & Structural team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and deliver exciting projects, supported by a talented team within a collaborative and people‑focused culture.

Whether you are an experienced Assistant civil engineer looking to step into an Engineer role or a seasoned Engineer seeking a fresh challenge, this position provides a clear pathway for career progression, exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our growing business.

You will join a multidisciplinary environment, with the opportunity to work alongside other successful divisions such as MEP, Nuclear and Smart Energy and Sustainability. Projects typically range from £10 M‑£50 M in value across a diverse range of sectors including Education, Residential, Heritage, Healthcare, Commercial, Logistics and Distribution, and Defence.

Why Stantec?

When we say community, we mean everybody with a stake in the work we do from the clients we collaborate with across many sectors, to the populations we reach, to the thousands of us working together to serve them.

Our promise, our values, and our voice support our purpose and guide us in all that we do.

We are defined by more than our services. We are defined by what we stand for, what we believe, and why we do what we do. We make a difference in the world by creating communities.

This is our purpose, learn more here: Purpose & Values | Stantec

Key Responsibilities

• Have an analytical approach and be able to understand structural problems
• A good understanding of structural principles
• Good communication will be essential with drawings, calls, emails and reports being produced for clients
• Ambition to improve and become chartered would be ideal

About You

• MEng or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated status
• Proven experience in building structures design across various sectors.
• Proficiency in analysis, modelling, and hand calculations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients and inspire junior members of the team

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.