Job Description

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.

Role:

Graduate Structural Engineer

Location:

Manchester Office - 20 Dale Street, M1 1EZ

Hours:

9am to 5pm (5 days a week)

Terms:

Permanent

Key Requirements

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).

You will be involved in the following work

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.

Skills & Behaviours

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 offered by Westlakes Engineering

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

Cashback medical cover

You'll be part of a collaborative, intelligent and friendly team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay Transport links
Work Location: In person