PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd, on behalf of its client, is seeking a Chartered Principal Structural Engineer to join a growing existing buildings team in Manchester. You will lead complex design across schemes, applying your technical expertise to deliver innovative, practical solutions.

You will represent the client at site meetings, build strong relationships with clients and project teams, and mentor junior engineers while driving project delivery and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Chartered Structural Engineer with an MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in building structures design and analysis.
• Excellent communication and a collaborative mindset with client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design across various schemes and deliver innovative, practical solutions.
• Represent the client at site meetings and build strong relationships with clients and project teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers to develop talent.
• Drive project delivery with technical excellence and ownership of challenging projects.

Skills

Leadership

Structural design

Client liaison

Mentorship

Communication skills

Education

MEng degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Ready to take your structural engineering career to the next level? Our client is looking for an ambitious and talented Principal Structural Engineer to join its growing existing buildings team, offering the chance to work on a diverse range of exciting projects while making a real impact on project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex design challenges, enjoys working closely with clients and wants to play a key role in developing the next generation of engineering talent.

You’ll take the lead on structural design across a variety of schemes, applying your technical expertise and creative thinking to deliver innovative, practical solutions. You’ll also represent our client at site meetings, build strong relationships with clients and project teams, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Our client is seeking a Chartered Structural Engineer with an MEng degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, substantial hands‑on experience in building structures design and strong proficiency in structural design and analysis software. Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset and a genuine passion for creative, client‑focused engineering are essential.

If you’re ready to take ownership of challenging projects, share your knowledge and help shape the future of a thriving structural engineering team, this could be the perfect next move.