Structural Discipline Head

Structural Principal Engineer / Discipline Head

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to take a leading role in delivering complex engineering design across regulated infrastructure sectors.

This is a senior position suited to a Chartered Engineer who enjoys combining technical excellence with leadership - someone who can guide design solutions, mentor engineers, and play a key role in shaping how engineering is delivered within a growing consultancy.

You will act as a technical authority for structural design, supporting both project delivery and the continued development of our engineering capability. The role combines hands-on principal-level design and checking work with discipline-wide technical standards, competency and governance responsibilities.

Working Location

Manchester, UK

Contract Type

Permanent position

The Role

As Principal Structural Engineer, you will take ownership of the structural engineering design input across multidisciplinary projects, ensuring designs are safe, efficient and fully aligned with client and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design Delivery & Technical Assurance

• Leading the development of practical, efficient and buildable structural design solutions
• Reviewing and approving design deliverables, design risk assessments (DRAs), reports and technical specifications