Senior/Principal Structural Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
We are representing an industry leading consultancy, who are looking to grow their team in central Manchester.
The ideal candidate will be a Principal or Senior Structural/Civil Engineer to assist in delivering high-quality projects across the UK.
This is a technical leadership role where you’ll take ownership of structural and civil design, lead projects from concept through construction, and act as the main C&S consultant for clients and design teams. You’ll manage workloads, mentor junior engineers, oversee quality and QA, and play a key role in project programming, fees, and financial control.
You’ll be client-facing, commercially aware, and confident working collaboratively across disciplines, with opportunities to support business growth through repeat work and new client relationships.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and deliver Structural/Civil Engineering designs across all project stages
- Manage projects, programmes, fees, and budgets
- Mentor and supervise graduate and junior engineers
- Act as lead C&S consultant and primary client contact
- Prepare calculations, reports, specifications, and fee bids
- Ensure QA, H&S, and company standards are met
- Contribute to business development and client retention
- Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE) or working toward.
- Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Strong track record in project delivery and technical leadership
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, TEDDS, and MS Office
- Right to work in the UK (driving licence advantageous)
- 33 days holiday (including public holidays and the Christmas–New Year closure)
- Option to buy up to 1 additional week of annual leave
- Long service leave: extra days from years 6–10
- Pension – Employer 5%, Employee 3% minimum
- Paid professional membership
- Health Cash Plan & EAP
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech purchase scheme
- Work from an alternative location (up to 1 week per year, UK or EU)
- EV leasing scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & family leave
- Death in Service cover – 3x salary
- 1 paid charitable works day per year
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