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