At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to design and calculate steel structures for exciting projects.
- Company: Hutchinson, a leading supplier in the telecommunications and renewable energy sectors.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days holiday, training, and a casual dress code.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for hybrid working and career growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with mentorship and real-world project experience.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 34000 £ per year.
Build a bright future by joining our amazing team.
Location: Widnes, Cheshire
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 a year – Permanent, Graduate, Full-time
Shift and schedule: 40 hours a week (8:00 to 16:30 Monday to Friday)
Start Date: Feb/March 2026
Holidays: 25 days, plus Public Holidays.
Company Overview
Hutchinson is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of specialist steel support structures, primarily to the Mobile Telecommunications, Offshore and Wind‑Turbine industries. The business operates in‑house design, manufacture, and deployment functions across multiple sites in Widnes, with a turnover of £30m and 220+ employees.
Job Description
We seek a recent graduate engineer to help expand our existing design team of four structural/mechanical engineers and four designers. The role will primarily consist of conducting strength of material calculations for the design of steel masts and their supporting foundations, including frequency, fatigue and connections calculations. At Hutchinson you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and see projects through from concept to creation. Structured training and mentorship will be provided to assist in achieving Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team but also be capable of using their own initiative. If you are motivated to work in a technical environment, rigorous, organised and willing to work efficiently in a friendly atmosphere, you are the person we need.
What we’re looking for
- A degree (BEng, MSc + BEng or MEng) in either Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Affinity to a relevant institution (ICE, IMechE or IStructE) and has a desire to work towards achieving Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
- Comfortable in undertaking hand calculations and using analysis and design software (experience with any of the following is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided: STAAD, MasterSeries, IDEA StatiCa or SolidWorks).
- If not a British resident, the candidate must already hold a valid United Kingdom work permit.
Personal Qualities
- Hardworking and motivated with a positive attitude.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Willingness to learn and adapt.
Additional Role Information
Drug and Alcohol policy including testing.
Schedule: 40 hours a week (8:00 to 16:30 Monday to Friday)
£30,000 – £34,000 per year depending on qualifications/experience.
Benefits
- Training, mentoring and development opportunities.
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Casual Dress.
- Company Events.
- Employee Discount Scheme.
- Additional Annual Leave.
- Sick Pay.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Future opportunity for a hybrid working arrangement.
Junior Engineer in Widnes employer: Hutchinson Engineering Ltd
Hutchinson Engineering is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture in Widnes, Cheshire, where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including a profit share bonus scheme, and opportunities for professional development through in-house and external training, we foster an environment that prioritises employee well-being and career advancement. Join our dedicated team and contribute to our success in the specialist steel support structures industry while enjoying a balanced work-life with generous holiday allowances and company events.
Contact Details:
Hutchinson Engineering Ltd Recruitment Team
