Principal Civil Structural Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Principal Civil Structural Engineer, where you will lead the design and management of diverse engineering projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative designs in civil and structural engineering, focusing on delivering high-quality outcomes within budget and timelines. You will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to a culture of safety and teamwork. Be part of a company that values diversity and offers professional development opportunities, all while enjoying the autonomy that comes with being part of an employee-owned firm. This is a chance to make a significant impact in the engineering field while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Professional Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Additional Leave

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Experience in civil and structural engineering design across various sectors.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage civil and structural projects ensuring quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Structural Engineering Design

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Computer-Aided Design

BIM Processes

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer Accreditation

Tools

Tekla

TEDDS

Robot

3D Revit

Job description

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Principal Civil Structural Engineer, Manchester

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GHD

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Position: Principal Civil Structural Engineer

Location: GHD Newcastle, Manchester or Leeds Office.

Reports to: Team Leader

Role Purpose: Join our dynamic team at GHD as a Senior / Principal Civil/Structural Engineer. In this role, you will contribute to the successful delivery of projects within budget and timescales, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Civil and Structural design, preparation of supporting calculations, and managing the preparation of technical drawings for a wide range of projects in all usual materials and structural forms.
• Responsibility for smaller projects or elements of larger projects.
• Assisting with day-to-day financial and commercial management of engineering commissions to time and budget targets.
• Supervision, knowledge sharing, and mentoring of less experienced team members.
• Interpretation and application of relevant client, industry, and GHD standards.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Application of Engineering principles.
• Computer-Aided Design and Modelling and Design Development.

Critical Relationships: The Principal Civil Structural Engineer reports to a Team Leader and collaborates with all stakeholders, including Project Managers, Design Managers, Technical Leads, and across disciplines to achieve the best project outcomes.

Specific Experience, Skills & Knowledge:

• Experience in structural and civil engineering design across water and industrial sectors, including water retaining structures, above and below ground structures, and buildings, ideally in a variety of structural forms and materials.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering, designing retaining walls and foundations.
• Experience in the preparation and checking of well-presented design calculations, notes, reports, and general correspondence.
• Ability to present an understanding of how other building engineering factors may influence the successful implementation of design ideas.
• Conversant with Eurocodes and leading industry analysis and design software.
• Experience in 3D Revit modelling and BIM processes.
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary design processes.
• Experience in leading and managing projects.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Degree in a relevant engineering field, including advanced structural analysis and design.
• Attained or close to Chartered Engineer accreditation with the IStructE or ICE.
• Experience in mentoring junior team members.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures used within the water, transportation, and/or industrial, energy sectors is an advantage.
• Experience with structural design software such as Tekla/TEDDS, Robot is essential.

KPIs:

• HSE Project Variances and PI Provisions
• Project Performance, including Project Quality Control
• Direct Work Share (GHD, out of region resources) management, including Strengthen Internal Workshare Arrangements
• Culture and Community Standardisation
• Performance, Competency, and Development

Additional Information:

Our Commitment to You: Fostering diversity and acceptance of flexible working is central to the way GHD does business. We offer a professional, friendly, and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity.

In addition to a competitive salary, GHD provides attractive career options including professional development via our GHD Business School, additional leave, and family-friendly flexible work arrangements.

Why GHD? Be a part of a high-functioning team, where everything we do is inspired by a level of passion and professional pride that comes from being employee-owned. This ownership is what sets us apart and means our people enjoy an unrivalled amount of autonomy in their roles. It helps drive our passion and accountability in how we serve our clients, deliver projects, and pursue new opportunities.

At GHD, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD aims to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to gender reassignment, age, disability, religion, or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, or race.