Principal Chartered Structural Engineer

Calibre; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy in the North West of England is seeking a Principal Chartered Structural Engineer. This leadership position involves overseeing the structural division, managing a team, and driving business development. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in structural engineering and a passion for leadership. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team through its next phase of growth while ensuring high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status with extensive experience in structural engineering.
• Proven leadership capabilities and experience in managing teams.
• Strong technical background in superstructure and substructure design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the structural engineering team daily.
• Oversee the delivery of projects from concept to completion.
• Provide technical guidance and quality assurance for engineering outputs.

Job description

Principal Chartered Structural Engineer - Leadership Role (North West)

I'm currently supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy in the North West that is looking to appoint a Principal Chartered Structural Engineer. This is a senior-level leadership position overseeing the structural division and driving the continued growth of the business.

The consultancy has a strong presence in the residential development sector, with growing involvement in wider structural work including both superstructure and substructure design. Following recent investment and expansion plans, they are looking for a highly experienced Chartered Engineer to take ownership of the department and lead it into the next phase of development.

The Role

This is a pivotal role reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will manage day-to-day operations of the structural team while spearheading business development, client engagement, and team growth. The position suits someone with a strong technical background who also enjoys leadership, strategy, and shaping a department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the structural engineering team on a daily basis
• Oversee the delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion
• Provide technical guidance, sign-off, and quality assurance for engineering outputs

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