Civil & Structural Engineer

Mesh-AI Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is looking for a Civil & Structural Engineer to work on high-impact UK projects. You will be responsible for designing and specifying structural solutions, collaborating with architects and engineers, and mentoring early-career engineers. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and is working towards chartered status. This role offers opportunities for career progression and a supportive environment focused on technical excellence.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched pension plan

25 days annual leave

Gym membership discounts

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Working towards Chartered status with ICE or IStructE.
• Solid experience delivering design in power or life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Designing and specifying structural engineering solutions.
• Producing drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Structural engineering solutions design

Mentoring early-career engineers

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or IStructE

Tools

MasterSeries

STAAD

Tedds

Job description

Overview

Because ordinary projects aren't your style. If you're driven by complex challenges, multidisciplinary environments, and projects that genuinely shape how industries operate - this is your next role. As a Civil & Structural Engineer, you’ll work in sectors including power, life sciences or industry, delivering the civil and structural solutions that make these projects possible.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll contribute to high‑impact UK projects, applying both your engineering expertise across a range of technically demanding sites.

• Designing and specifying structural engineering solutions aligned to British Standards, Eurocodes and project deliverables.
• Producing drawings, specifications, reports, site surveys, and construction‑stage support.
• Checking calculations and drawings to ensure quality, compliance, and buildability.
• Collaborating closely with architects, civil engineers, mechanical/electrical teams, and project managers.
• Reviewing subcontractor designs and ensuring technical alignment with project intent.
• Contributing to fee estimates, scopes, tender reviews and change control documents.
• Supporting and mentoring early‑career engineers and championing best practice across the team.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Working towards (or already progressing strongly toward) Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or IStructE.
• Solid experience delivering design in at least one relevant sector - power, life sciences, industry, or similar complex environments.
• Solid experience working in design for a design consultancy.
• Proficiency in MasterSeries, STAAD, Tedds or similar analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, UK technical standards, and structural design codes.
• Ability to train and mentor graduate engineers.
• Clear, confident communication - able to translate complex engineering into simple, actionable ideas.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Work on high‑impact and complex projects shaping the UK’s most innovative sectors.
• Join a supportive engineering community that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration.
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and mentor others.
• Real responsibility, real visibility, and real career progression.
• Support in reaching chartership and beyond!

If you're ready to engineer structures that power industries, enable scientific breakthroughs, and drive the next wave of industrial innovation - we’d love to hear from you.

This role is suitable for someone who has been working as an engineer for some time after completing their graduate programme and is seeking support to reach chartership and gain exposure to more complex projects.

Your Next Project

Your next project awaits. Apply now.

Security & Company Information

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

Equality & Diversity

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