Manchester – Graduate Structural Engineer

Westlakes Engineering Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer for their Manchester office. The role involves designing buildings for diverse projects and preparing calculations. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in civil or structural engineering and a keen interest in the built environment. Excellent teamwork and communication skills are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, career development support, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development support

24 days holiday

Employer pension contributions

Life Assurance cover

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 2.1 from an ICE or IStructE accredited course.
• Interest in the design of the built environment.
• Desire to progress towards Chartered Engineer Status.

Responsibilities

• Design buildings for various projects nationwide.
• Prepare calculations for detailed design and construction.
• Assist with site inspections and surveys.

Skills

Design of buildings

Site inspections

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Education

Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Tedds

Tekla Structural Designer

MS Office

Job description

Overview

GRADUATE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Westlakes Engineering Ltd are an engineering consultancy practice and Employee-Owned Trust, providing Civil, Structural, Nuclear, Geo-Environmental and Attraction Safety services from offices in Whitehaven, Manchester, and Preston.

We are currently seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer to join our team in our Manchester Northern Quarter office.

Hours:9am to 5pm (5 days a week)

Terms:Permanent

Responsibilities

• The design of buildings for a wide range of commercial, residential, leisure and industrial projects at sites all over the country
• Preparing calculations from feasibility through to detailed design and construction level both by hand and using software such as Tedds and Tekla Structural Designer
• Assisting with, or carrying out, site inspections and surveys
• Working in a team with experienced engineers and technicians
• Attending design team meetings and co-ordinating design work with other professionals including Architects, M&E Engineers as well as our own in-house civils team
• This is a full-time, permanent position based in our office in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering, at 2.1 or above on an ICE or IStructE accredited course
• An interest in the design of the built environment
• Relevant work experience is desirable but not essential as training and support will be provided
• A desire to progress towards Chartered Engineer Status (IStructE)
• Some knowledge of current design standards and industry practice
• A basic proficiency in related IT, i.e. knowledge of MS Office packages and some experience of using software for ICE or engineering analysis, design or drawings
• A desire to learn and be challenged
• Excellent good numerical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to communicate design information via sketches
• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive
• A planned and organised approach to work and meeting deadlines

Benefits

• An excellent career with a competitive salary
• Exciting and varied project experience
• Support to develop your career through professional accreditation and training (IStructE)
• 24 days holiday plus additional holiday purchasing scheme
• Employer pension contributions
• Life Assurance cover
• You’ll be part of a collaborative, intelligent and friendly team
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate