Structural Engineer

Vertical Recruitment is working with an award-winning, employee-owned Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy. They’re involved in the design of buildings across a wide range of commercial, residential, leisure and industrial projects throughout the UK.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering on an ICE or IStructE accredited course
• 3–5 years’ experience working within a Structural Engineering consultancy environment
• A strong interest in the design of the built environment
• Experience working on building structures projects from concept through to detailed design
• A desire to progress towards Chartered Engineer status (IStructE)

You’ll be involved in:

• Preparing and reviewing design calculations, reports and drawings using software such as Tedds and Tekla Structural Designer
• Leading elements of projects and supporting Graduate Engineers and Technicians
• Attending design team meetings and coordinating with other professionals, including Architects, M&E Engineers and the in-house Civils team
• Carrying out site inspections and surveys and liaising with contractors during construction
• Ensuring all design work complies with current design standards and best practice

This is a full-time, permanent position based in the Manchester office, located in the Northern Quarter.

Skills & Behaviours

• Solid understanding of current design standards and industry practice
• Competence in relevant IT systems (MS Office and structural analysis/design software)
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organised, proactive and capable of managing your own workload
• A collaborative approach to working within a team environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary with clear progression routes
• Exciting and varied project experience
• Support towards achieving Chartership (IStructE)
• 24 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase additional days
• Employer pension contributions
• Life assurance cover
• Cashback medical cover
• A collaborative, intelligent and friendly team environment

Additional Benefits:

• Additional leave

• Bereavement leave

• Company events