Chartered Structural Engineer

Snc-Lavalin; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Flexible holidays

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Manchester seeks a Chartered Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of building structures projects, from concept to construction. You will oversee multi-disciplinary delivery, champion sustainable solutions and drive high-quality outcomes while mentoring junior engineers and engaging with clients and stakeholders.

The role supports a hybrid working model in the UK and requires strong leadership, client-facing skills, and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IStructE or ICE.
• Experience in structural design across sectors; steel, concrete, timber.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering delivery across building structures from concept to detail.
• Champion innovative, sustainable design solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support chartership progression.
• Review design calculations, reports, and drawings.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Experience with BIM tools

Tools

Robot

Revit

Job description

Job Description Overview

You’ll play a leading role in delivering projects within our Building Structures team in Manchester, taking responsibility for the technical delivery, leadership and coordination of design across a varied client base. Our work is underpinned by a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, ethics, and safety, and you’ll be instrumental in embedding these principles in everything you do. You will lead the design and delivery of projects, provide technical oversight, and actively support the development and mentoring of engineers within the team, while working closely with clients and multi-disciplinary colleagues. Join our well-established Manchester team and be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment delivering a diverse and exciting portfolio of projects across the UK and beyond. Our Manchester office operates a hybrid working model, with team members typically based in the office three days a week, providing a strong balance between collaboration and flexibility. Our Manchester office is involved in a vast array of work, including Industrial and Commercial developments, Education schemes, Asset Inspections, Refurbishments, Civil Infrastructure and Rail projects. As a Chartered Structural Engineer, you’ll take a lead role in delivering technically challenging and high-profile schemes, working closely with experienced engineers and multi-disciplinary teams to drive quality and innovation, while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues as they develop their skills and experience.

Your role

As a Chartered Structural Engineer, you will: Lead engineering delivery across a wide range of building structures projects, oversee project delivery from concept through to detailed design and construction. Champion innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions. Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams and geographies. Build and maintain strong client relationships. Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting their professional growth, provide structured mentoring, coaching and technical guidance. Lead the structural design of projects from concept through to completion. Take responsibility for technical quality and compliance with relevant standards. Manage and coordinate project teams and inputs across disciplines. Act as lead designer or discipline lead on projects. Support the professional development of team members, including those working towards chartership. Review and approve design calculations, reports, and drawings. Engage directly with clients, stakeholders, and project teams. Represent the business at design meetings, site visits, and technical reviews. Ensure delivery of projects within agreed programme and budget constraints. Drive innovation, digital delivery, and best practice in design. Maintain and promote high standards of health, safety and sustainability.

About you

You’ll bring strong technical capability, leadership skills, and a collaborative approach: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IStructE or ICE. Significant experience in structural design across a variety of sectors. Proven track record in design delivery with specific experience of; steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber designs from concept to detailed delivery, foundation design and structural analysis including construction delivery. Strong understanding of design using traditional materials (steel, concrete, timber, masonry) to Eurocodes. Proven experience leading projects and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrable experience mentoring and developing junior engineers and supporting chartership progression. Familiarity with structural analysis and BIM tools (e.g. Robot, Revit). Strong communication, leadership and client-facing skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes. Interest in digital engineering, automation, and modern methods of construction. Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused mindset.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage. #LI-UK#LI-ATKINS #PPSProCont Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, nuclear and capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.