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We have opened our 2022 Graduate recruitment programme and we have a variety of roles across the following disciplines; Structures, Civils & Infrastructure, Facade, Geotechnical, Parametric Modelling and Computational Design across our offices in London, Manchester and Cambridge.

AKT II is a progressive design led consultancy which, over recent years, has been recognised as one of the most successful cutting edge practices in its field, collaborating with architects, developers and contractors both in the UK and internationally.  AKT II was formed in 1996 and since then has grown consistently on the back of a reputation for innovation, creativity and delivery and, as a consequence, has won numerous awards.

AKT II enjoys a reputation as one of the country’s leading Structural Engineers employing in excess of 300+ people across a diverse cultural spread. As well as Graduate opportunities in our structures teams, we also have established specialist teams looking after Geotechnical, Civil Infrastructure and Drainage, Façade and Parametric modelling and software design disciplines that we will be expanding.

The stability and growth of the company has attracted the very best engineers with the promise of progressing and expanding their careers.

About the Role

We are seeking Graduate Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Façade and Engineers to join our specialist p.Art team, for our London, Manchester and Cambridge offices for 2022.

You will be responsible for the engineering design of projects from inception to completion, producing the detailed design to meet the design and construction programmes, liaising with other members of the team and ensuring the co-ordination of design and detailing work required on the project.

AKT II works on many structural projects both inside and outside of the UK. You can see some examples of our high profile work, right here: https://akt-uk.com/projects

What we look for

  • A good degree in Structural / Civil / Façade / Architecture / Geotechnical Engineering or relevant.
  • Experience, competency and flexibility to rise to challenging situations and take on responsibility appropriate to your capability
  • Placements with design, engineering or relevant, before, during or after education.
  • Computer literate with knowledge of design and analysis programmes.
  • Have a desire to work constructively in a team, finding holistic design solutions
  • Have experience of working with Eurocodes and British Standards.
  • Have an understanding of the CDM Regulations and designers’ responsibilities.
  • Have good analytical skills
  • Have the ability to work in a team environment
  • Have an interest in good Architecture

You will have the opportunity over time to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop, and you will be supported towards Chartership.

Please apply outlining which team and location you are applying for and making it clear when you are due to Graduate and would be able to start. Our 2022 recruitment process will begin in Autumn 2021.