Emtech Recruitment
Structural Engineer
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Structural Engineer
Greater Manchester
2–3+ Years' Experience
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
Emtech Recruitment is working with a well-established and award-winning Civil & Structural Engineering consultancy in Greater Manchester that is looking to appoint a Structural Engineer to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer with around 2–3 years' post-graduate experience who is keen to take ownership of projects, develop their technical expertise, and progress towards Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered (CEng) status.
Working on a diverse range of residential, commercial, and industrial developments, you'll gain exposure to projects from initial concept through to construction while working alongside experienced Chartered Engineers.
The Role
As a Structural Engineer, you'll play an important role in delivering structural design projects and supporting clients throughout the design process.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Taking responsibility for the structural design of projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer or Director.
- Attending client and design team meetings to help develop project briefs and technical solutions.
- Organising and reviewing site investigations where required.
- Producing outline design schemes before progressing to detailed structural calculations.
- Designing structures in steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and masonry.
- Preparing structural calculations using industry-standard software and hand calculations in accordance with UK Building Regulations and Eurocodes.
- Working closely with technicians to produce high-quality drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Assisting with project management and the day-to-day delivery of multiple projects.
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About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- A BEng or MEng (2:1 or above) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- A minimum of 2–3 years' post-graduate experience within a UK engineering consultancy.
- Progress towards Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered (CEng) status with the IStructE or ICE.
- A good understanding of UK Building Regulations, British Standards, and Eurocodes.
- Experience using structural design software such as Tekla Tedds and/or Tekla Structural Designer.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
- A proactive attitude and enthusiasm to continue developing technically.
A CSCS card and full UK driving licence would be beneficial but are not essential.
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Projects
You'll have the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects including:
- High-end residential developments and bespoke luxury homes.
- Domestic extensions, alterations, and refurbishment schemes.
- Basement and subterranean structures.
- Bespoke swimming pool structures.
- Low- and medium-rise residential and commercial developments.
- Existing building conversions.
- Temporary works design.
- Retaining walls and external works.
- Private and adopted drainage design.
- Structural inspections, surveys, and defect diagnosis.
This variety offers excellent technical exposure and the opportunity to broaden your experience across structural and civil engineering disciplines.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Your birthday off each year.
- Annual performance bonus of up to 12% of salary following 12 months' service.
- Private healthcare after 12 months' service.
- Company pension.
- Company mobile phone.
- Regular social and team-building events.
- Ongoing professional development and support towards Chartership.
- The opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive consultancy delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse range of projects.
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