Structural Technician

Vertical Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Healthcare scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Holiday purchase option

Long service benefit

Rail season ticket

Gym membership

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Structural Technician to deliver a range of civil and structural engineering schemes. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including 25 days of annual leave, healthcare schemes, and lifestyle perks such as gym memberships.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in building design and structures.
• Competent in producing 3D models and Revit families.
• Good grounding in physics and mathematics.
• Experience producing 3D models and Revit families from point cloud data.
• Strong analytical and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality 2D and 3D structural engineering drawings.
• Assisting with the preparation of building structure drawings.
• Supporting the team in adhering to BIM standards.
• Contribute to clash detection and model setup.
• Collaborate with engineers on live projects.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proficient in Revit

Proficient in AutoCAD

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

3+ years’ experience in the industry

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Overview

Vertical Recruitment are working with an award-winning civil and structural engineering consultancy with an excellent reputation for the delivery of complex and specialist projects. Formed in 2007 they have grown to employ seventy engineers, technicians and support staff across the North. Since 2007, they have delivered around 4,000 schemes with a total project value approaching £3.5 billion.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company as part of a dedicated team based in Manchester. You will be working within a highly motivated team delivering a range of civil and structural engineering schemes across sectors including education, healthcare, industrial & logistics, residential and regeneration. We offer a competitive salary which is dependent on experience.

The Opportunity

The Opportunity - We are seeking an ambitious Structural Technician to join the Manchester office. You will be working within a highly motivated team delivering an exciting range of civil and structural engineering schemes across sectors including education, healthcare, industrial & logistics, residential and regeneration.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing high-quality 2D and 3D structural engineering drawings and Revit models at all project stages.
• Assisting with the preparation of building structure drawings, ensuring accuracy and coordination with other disciplines.
• Supporting the team in adhering to BIM standards and project documentation requirements.
• Contributing to clash detection, model setup and general Revit project work.
• Collaborating effectively with engineers and other professionals on multiple live projects.

The Person

• Analytical, detail-oriented, reliable and enthusiastic.
• A confident team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Creative yet technical in approach, with a hands-on attitude to problem-solving.
• Strong interest in building design and structures, with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to bring along a small portfolio of drawings from previous projects at interview.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in the industry.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD, with knowledge of BIM principles (experience with Navisworks desirable).
• Competent in producing 3D models and Revit families, including from Point Cloud data.
• Good grounding in physics and mathematics, with strong problem-solving and 3D conceptual skills.
• Able to work effectively within a team and manage multiple project tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

• Leave & time off: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, holiday purchase option, long service benefit, and a £100 birthday bonus.
• Financial & security benefits: Contributory pension, income protection, Death-in-Service benefit, annual discretionary bonus, and Northern Rail season ticket scheme.
• Health & wellbeing: Healthcare scheme, employee assistance programme, and paid professional memberships.
• Lifestyle perks: Electric vehicle, social events, gym membership and cycle-to-work schemes.

Seniorities and Employment

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Civil Engineering

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company as part of a dedicated team based in Manchester. We offer a competitive salary which is dependent on experience.

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