Structural Design Engineer
- Location Manchester, ENG
- Salary £35k/year - 45k/year
- Posted May 18, 2026
Vertical Recruitment are working with a well respected multidisciplinary consultancy that’s looking to add a Graduate / Project Structural Engineer to its Manchester team due to continued growth.
This is a really unique opportunity offering exposure to both permanent building structures and temporary exhibition and event structures for high profile clients. You’ll gain involvement across the full project lifecycle, from concept design through to site inspections and delivery, within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
The business places a real emphasis on development and progression, with over 40% of their Structural Engineers already chartered. They offer structured Chartership support alongside exposure to a diverse range of interesting projects, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to continue building their experience within consultancy.
Role & Responsibilities:
🔹 Producing structural design calculations
🔹 Assisting with detailed design and construction drawings
🔹 Undertaking site visits, surveys and inspections
🔹 Supporting the preparation of technical reports
🔹 Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across a variety of sectors
🔹 Attending project meetings and contributing throughout project delivery
Experience Required:
🔹 Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
🔹 Around 2–3 years’ consultancy experience
🔹 Experience working on structural projects across a range of materials
🔹 Understanding of UK Building Regulations and Eurocodes
🔹 Experience using structural design software such as SCIA or MasterSeries would be beneficial
🔹 Keen to continue progressing towards Chartership
Benefits:
🔹 Flexible and hybrid working
🔹 Structured Chartership support and ongoing training
🔹 Strong benefits package including healthcare, life assurance and enhanced pension
🔹 Supportive and collaborative culture
🔹 Social events and employee wellbeing initiatives
🔹 Opportunity to work on a genuinely varied project portfolio
