Junior Structural Engineer

Job Title: Structural Engineer (2 Years’ Experience)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid/flexible office-based arrangement)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

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About the Company

Our client is a dynamic and reputable engineering consultancy based in Manchester, known for delivering high-quality structural engineering solutions across a diverse array of sectors—commercial, residential, infrastructure, and industrial. With a strong emphasis on technical precision and client satisfaction, the firm has built a solid reputation throughout the Northwest.

Key highlights:

- End-to-End Delivery: The consultancy manages projects from initial design and analysis through to site coordination and completion.
- Innovation Meets Execution: Balancing innovative structural approaches with practical constructability lies at the heart of the team''s philosophy.
- Sustainability-Focused: The company embeds sustainable design principles—including material optimization and embodied carbon reduction—into its engineering processes.
- Collaborative Structure: Smaller project teams foster tight-knit mentorship, multidisciplinary collaboration, and early exposure to client and contractor interactions.

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The Role

You will join as a Structural Engineer with around two years of experience post-grad experience. You''ll work within project delivery teams and receive support from senior engineers and leadership to accelerate your development in a motivating, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create structural designs and perform calculations for projects using steel, concrete, masonry, and/or timber.
- Generate technical deliverables—including drawings, reports, and specifications—adhering to relevant UK standards (BS and Eurocodes).
- Collaborate seamlessly with architects, MEP consultants, and contractors to ensure coordinated engineering solutions.
- Conduct design reviews and quality control measures on outputs from junior team members.
- Attend site visits for feasibility studies, inspections, and construction-phase support.
- Participate in technical and project meetings; assist in conveying engineering solutions to both internal teams and clients.
- Enhance internal workflows by proposing improvements in tools, processes, or documentation approaches.

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Your Profile

Essential:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Around 2 years of hands-on experience in structural design, including use of analysis tools (e.g., Tekla, SCIA, SAP2000, IDEA Statica) and CAD/BIM technologies (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).
- Solid understanding of structural design codes for various materials within the UK regulatory framework.
- Excellent analytical aptitude, meticulous attention to detail, and methodical problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with confidence in report writing and client/team engagement.
- A proactive, collaborative professional eager to learn and grow.

Desirable (not compulsory):

- Experience or awareness of sustainability metrics such as embodied carbon or material efficiency.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary project settings with exposure to clients and contractors.
- Progress toward, or completion of, professional accreditation (ICE, IStructE Chartership).

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What You’ll Gain

- Clear career support through structured feedback, CPD opportunities, and mentorship for Chartership.
- Exposure to a broad range of project types, including commercial developments, residential schemes, infrastructure-related builds, and refurbishment projects.