Principal Structural Engineer

​; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Manchester. This role involves leading project teams to deliver high-quality structural solutions while ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, and quality criteria. The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Engineer with a strong track record in structural engineering, including significant experience in foundation design and multidisciplinary project management. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment with flexible/hybrid options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible/hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 3-6 years post-chartership track record.
• Ability to deliver large-scale structural engineering projects.
• Familiar with CDM regulations and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead large engineering project teams or oversee multiple smaller teams.
• Ensure compliance with cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Drive innovation and best practices across the business.

Skills

Structural Engineering Leadership

Foundation Design

Technical Knowledge of Codes and Standards

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring Project Teams

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE/MIStructE)

Job description

| MANCHESTER |

Principal Structural Engineer sought at a leading and innovative, Medium-sized Multidisciplinary Consultancy. This role is based in Manchester.

Overview

Our client is a leading design, engineering and project delivery consultancy who specialise in complex infrastructure, process and built environments across the full project life cycle. They provide integrated solutions that combine technical excellence with creative, innovative thinking, supporting clients from initial concept and planning through detailed design and delivery.

They are looking for a knowledgeable and well-rounded structural engineer with extensive expertise in structural engineering, including large-scale building structures, foundation design, and multidisciplinary project coordination.

Reporting to the Associate Director or Associate Engineer, you will lead large structural engineering project teams or oversee multiple smaller teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality structural solutions. This role requires strong technical leadership and project management skills, ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, and quality objectives while driving innovation and best practices across the business.

Key Objectives

• Ensure project teams deliver structural designs to cost, schedule, and quality criteria.
• Provide leadership to ensure project teams have the appropriate skills and resources.
• Ensure compliance with business quality and management systems.
• Implement strategic changes as directed by senior leadership.

Requirements

Essential

• Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer (CEng MICE/MIStructE) with at least 3-6 years post-chartership track record.
• Extensive track record leading the delivery of large-scale structural engineering projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of structural design methods, codes, and standards.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor multidisciplinary project teams.
• Background in foundation design and structural engineering principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiar with CDM regulations and health & safety requirements.
• SC clearance (or eligibility to achieve this).
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Track record delivering projects within nuclear, defence, public sector, highways, or complex industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of seismic design, ground improvement techniques, and advanced structural analysis.
• Familiarity with technical assurance processes and regulatory compliance.

On offer

• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
• Lead the delivery of high-profile, complex structural projects across multiple sectors.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative multidisciplinary environment.
• Professional development opportunities and clear career progression pathways.
• Flexible/hybrid working options.

To apply for the position of Principal Structural Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

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