Engineering Recruitment Manchester

JustEng Recruitment places engineers, designers and technical leaders across Greater Manchester and the North West, from graduate roles to director appointments, working with consultancies, contractors and developers.

The Manchester Market in 2026

Manchester remains the busiest engineering market outside London: high rise residential and build to rent, major commercial refurbishment, data centre growth across the North West and sustained public sector frameworks. Salaries typically sit a little under London levels while demand for structural, MEP, fire and facade engineers runs just as hot.

Roles We Place in Manchester

• Structural and civil engineers
• MEP and building services engineers
• Fire engineers and facade specialists
• BIM coordinators and managers
• Architects and design leadership

For Candidates and Employers

Candidates: Manchester offers London calibre projects with better cost of living — submit your CV and a consultant who knows the north west market will be in touch. Employers: register a vacancy and we will typically present a shortlist within one working week.

Engineering Recruitment Manchester FAQs

How do Manchester engineering salaries compare with London?

Base salaries typically sit around ten to fifteen percent below London for equivalent roles, without London weighting — our salary guides break bands down by region.

Which engineering sectors are hiring in Manchester?

High rise residential, commercial refurbishment, data centres and public frameworks are the strongest sources of demand, with fire and facade skills particularly short.