Assistant Building Structures Engineer

Amey · Manchester

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The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Assistant Building Structures Engineer to join our Advisory team within Consulting.

With shared office space in Birmingham, Telford, Manchester, Stafford, Sheffield and Bristol, we welcome applications from Senior Engineers across these regions.

The role

As the Assistant Building Structures Engineer you will function as a team leader, providing and overseeing the production of technically sound deliverables for projects within the Built Environment portfolio. The portfolio may be single or multidiscipline projects.

Key responsibilities include:

  • To work in a team, assisting in the production of technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements
  • General office duties associated with the smooth running of a consulting engineering business
  • Working on site, either on a visiting basis or in a full time but temporary role and including out of hours working
  • You will be expected to meet budget targets and deadlines set by your manager but will have no responsibility for the financial performance of the project

What you will bring to us:

  • Building structures experience.
  • Be able to assist senior staff in producing technically sound deliverables (designs, calculations, drawings, documentation).
  • Application of engineering theory and principles with appropriate supervision.
  • Experience of engineering software: 3D CAD software, Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds.
  • Support compliance with technical standards, including Eurocodes, and CDM 2015.
  • Clear communication with the team, mentors, and wider stakeholders.
  • Show progression towards Incorporated or Chartered status with a relevant professional institution.

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

  • Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
  • Competitive salary and compensation
  • Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
  • 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership
  • Our Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in
  • Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
  • Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
  • Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply Today

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Posted 08 Sep 2026
Apply by 01 Oct 2026

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