Graduate / Project Structural Engineer

CampbellReith is looking for a Structural Engineer to join our Manchester office.

Contract: Permanent

Reference: MAN-PSE

We have a vacancy for an experienced engineer to assist with the preparation and delivery of structural engineering designs. This is a unique role for a Structural Engineer to join CampbellReith's Manchester office, working on an exciting mix of permanent building structures and temporary exhibition and event designs for high profile clients. The role offers hands on involvement from concept through to delivery, including design development, coordination, and on site sign off of event structures.

This role suits an engineer who enjoys variety, client engagement, and working across multiple sectors within a collaborative, forward thinking team.

You will be working with a team of professionally chartered engineers (more than 40% of our structural engineers are chartered) who place real emphasis on developing the next generation of professional engineers. We offer a range of diverse and interesting projects and provide an inclusive and friendly workplace.

We believe this is an attractive proposition for a budding engineer who:

• values an opportunity to build a diverse portfolio.
• is keen to learn from experienced, chartered professionals.
• would enjoy working at an SME where their contribution to every project is highly visible and recognised.
• is seeking to take increased responsibility for projects, at design team meetings, site visits and workshops, which will prepare them for promotion.

You'll be involved in:

• Assisting in and reviewing the preparation of construction drawings.
• Undertaking site visits, surveys and inspections of structural works and existing building.
• Assisting in writing and preparing reports or sections thereof.

The role would suit an experienced graduate engineer with some recent experience of UK codes and Building Regulations and who is looking to continue working towards chartered status. Ideally, you'll have:

• BEng, Meng or MSc in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience of design in all materials (circa 3 years + post qualification)
• Recent experience of detailed design for a variety of Structural Projects.
• Experience in a range of relevant analytical software packages and 3D modelling, SCIA is highly desirable but not essential.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Eurocodes, Building Regulations and industry guidance.
• Experience of using proprietary software e.g. SCIA, MAsterseries and Word/Excel.
• A questioning / challenging approach.
• Ability to apply engineering judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage time and work to deadlines.
• Commitment to producing high quality work including reports.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible in their approach to work, with occasional travel to our Birmingham office and to event sites as required.

CampbellReith operates a Company Approved Training Scheme through the Institution of Civil Engineers and can provide structured training to candidates seeking Chartership. We also provide targeted monthly training sessions for candidates seeking chartership in the Institution of Structural Engineers.

CampbellReith offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Our range of benefits includes pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan, cycle-to-work scheme, sustainable travel days, paid volunteering day, reimbursement of professional memberships, employee assistance programme and option to purchase additional annual leave.

94% of our employees have a flexible working / homeworking arrangement in place, although we strongly encourage office presence during your initial 12 weeks at CampbellReith.

We have a very active social club run by the staff for the staff which you will be invited to join. Past events have included ten-pin bowling, go-karting, paddleboarding, boat trips, meals out and comedy club nights.

Our activities also reflect our core values of sustainability and community, for example, we offer additional leave days where sustainable travel replaces travel by plane and we regularly provide work experience, placements, STEM ambassadors at local schools and run campaigns to support mental health awareness and local charities.

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CampbellReith is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief.