Company Overview:

Hutchinson is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of specialist steel support structures, primarily to the Mobile Telecommunications, Offshore and Wind-Turbine industries. The business operates in-house design, manufacture, and deployment functions across multiple sites in Widnes, with a turnover of £30m and 220+ employees.

Job Description

The role will primarily consist of conducting strength of material calculations for the design of steel masts and their supporting foundations. This includes frequency, fatigue and connections calculations.

At Hutchinson you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and see projects through from concept to creation. Structured training and mentorship will be provided to assist in achieving Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team but also be capable of using their own initiative. If you are motivated to work in a technical environment, if you are rigorous, organised and willing to work efficiently in a friendly atmosphere, you are the person we need.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree (BEng, MSc + BEng or MEng) in either Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Affinity to a relevant institution (ICE, IMechE or IStructE) and has a desire to work towards achieving Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Comfortable in undertaking hand calculations and using analysis and design software (experience with any of the following is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided: STAAD, MasterSeries, IDEA StatiCa or SolidWorks).
• If not a British resident, the candidate must already hold a valid United Kingdom work permit.

Personal Qualities:

• Hardworking and motivated with a positive attitude
• Reliable and punctual
• Willingness to learn and adapt