At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with structural designs and support diverse building projects.
- Company: Established Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy in Manchester or Chester.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, mentoring, and professional development support.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with clear career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and work towards your Chartership in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and 1-2 years' consultancy experience.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
Vertical Recruitment are working closely with an established Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy who are looking to appoint a Graduate Structural Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Structural Engineer with 1 to 2 years’ experience who is looking to build their career within a supportive engineering environment, gain exposure to a wide range of technically interesting projects and continue developing their structural design skills.
The consultancy delivers structural engineering solutions across a variety of sectors including residential, commercial, student accommodation, leisure, retail and industrial developments. Their project portfolio includes residential schemes, apartment developments, office buildings, hotel and leisure projects, and refurbishment works.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on a diverse range of building structures projects, gaining valuable experience across different materials and construction methods including steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber. As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you will be supported through your professional development while contributing to projects from early design stages through to construction. You will work closely with senior engineers, clients, architects and wider design teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with structural designs, calculations and technical reports
- Supporting the delivery of building structures projects across a range of sectors
- Gaining experience with materials including steel, concrete, masonry and timber
- Supporting projects from concept design through to detailed design and construction
- Preparing drawings, specifications and technical documentation
- Liaising with engineers, architects, contractors and project stakeholders
- Coordinating designs with other engineering disciplines
- Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards and project requirements
- Developing technical knowledge and working towards professional accreditation
About You
- Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
- 1 to 2 years’ experience within a structural engineering consultancy
- Experience or interest in building structures projects
- Good understanding of structural engineering principles and construction methods
- Familiarity with structural design software such as TEDDS, Tekla, Robot, ETABS or similar
- Knowledge of UK design standards and building regulations
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn and develop
- Keen to work towards Chartership and continue professional development
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-quality engineering projects
- Exposure to a variety of sectors, materials and construction methods
- Mentoring and support from experienced engineers
- Support towards professional development and Chartership
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive engineering team
- Flexible working options
- Professional membership support
Graduate Structural Engineer in Bolton employer: Vertical Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive engineering consultancy in Manchester or Chester, where as a Graduate Structural Engineer, you will be immersed in a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. With access to a diverse portfolio of projects across various sectors, you will receive mentorship from experienced engineers while working towards your Chartership in a flexible environment that values innovation and teamwork.
