Structural Engineer - #2093339

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER needed in Manchester city centre

ELB Recruit is partnering with a well-established Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Consultancy to appoint a Structural Engineer for its growing Manchester office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Structural Engineer with 3+ years' consultancy experience to advance their career within a respected, director-led practice delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, leisure and regeneration projects across the North West.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive team, working alongside experienced engineers on technically challenging projects from concept design through to construction.

Why Join?

Our client works with leading developers, contractors and housing providers across the region, delivering high-profile schemes that are helping shape communities and drive regeneration throughout the North West.

Retail & Leisure Developments

Play a key role in the structural design of major leisure-led and mixed-use developments across Greater Manchester and Merseyside. Projects include large-span structures, complex building forms and high-footfall public facilities, requiring close collaboration with architects, developers and multidisciplinary design teams.

Residential Developments

Contribute to a wide range of residential schemes, including apartment developments, mixed-tenure housing and affordable housing projects for private developers and registered providers. Projects range from small infill sites through to large multi-phase developments.

Commercial & Industrial Projects

Gain exposure to commercial offices, industrial facilities, logistics developments and business parks across the North West. Work on both new-build and refurbishment schemes involving a variety of structural forms, materials and construction methods.

The Role

This position offers the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of high-profile developments while expanding your technical expertise across multiple sectors.

As a Structural Engineer, you will support the delivery of structural engineering solutions on multidisciplinary projects and work closely with senior engineers throughout the design and construction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of structural designs from concept through to detailed design.
• Produce structural calculations, technical reports, specifications and supporting documentation.
• Design structures in steel, concrete, masonry and timber in accordance with current standards and codes.
• Coordinate with civil, architectural, MEP and specialist disciplines to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Support project delivery while maintaining quality, programme and commercial objectives.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and inspections as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Progress towards increased project responsibility and professional development objectives.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Approximately 3+ years' experience within a structural engineering consultancy.
• Working towards Chartered status with IStructE or ICE.
• Experience designing building structures across a range of sectors.
• Good knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and UK Building Regulations.
• Experience using structural analysis and design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, TEDDS, Robot Structural Analysis, ETABS or similar.
• Understanding of construction methodologies and buildability considerations.
• Experience working within BIM environments; exposure to Revit would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile developments across the North West.
• Exposure to a diverse range of sectors, clients and engineering challenges.
• Structured support towards Chartership and continued professional development.
• Clear career progression within a growing and respected consultancy.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment with direct exposure to senior engineers and project leaders.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you're interested in this opportunity, click Apply to submit your application.

For a confidential discussion about this role, or to hear about other Structural and Civil Engineering opportunities, please contact Pete at ELB Recruit.