Senior Structural Engineer

Black & White Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead the design of mission-critical data center projects. The role involves delivering high-performance structural solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with UK building regulations. Ideal candidates will possess extensive expertise in structural engineering, particularly in high-load environments, and proficiency with analysis tools. Strong communication skills and chartered status are essential for success. Join a growing consultancy with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in mission-critical, industrial, or high-load environments.
• Ability to lead large structural engineering packages and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of dynamic analysis, heavy plant loading, and complex structural systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural delivery for hyperscale data centers across the UK.
• Provide technical guidance and design assurance to UK clients.
• Oversee detailed structural design packages ensuring compliance.

Skills

Strong structural engineering experience

Expertise in RC and steel design

Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations

Strong proficiency with structural analysis tools

Excellent communication skills

Chartered status (CEng, MIStructE/MICE)

Tools

ETABS

Robot

Tekla

RFEM

SCIA

Revit

Job description

Are you a senior structural engineer ready to influence the UK’s mission‑critical infrastructure?

At Black & White Engineering, you’ll join a team designing structural engineering solutions for some of the most advanced data centre projects across the UK. This role places you at the heart of hyperscale and colocation data‑centre development - projects that demand robust structural integrity, technical excellence and the ability to design for heavy plant, high loads and demanding performance criteria.

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will take a defining role in delivering resilient, high‑performance facilities that support global cloud providers, AI platforms, high‑density compute and large‑scale digital operations. You’ll work closely with major UK clients, lead multidisciplinary structural teams and shape high‑impact technical decisions that support infrastructure relied upon nationwide.

For someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, engineering‑driven environment with genuine authority and visibility, this is an opportunity to elevate your leadership on nationally significant projects.

Your Future With Us

• Leadership on Mission‑Critical Structural Projects - Lead structural delivery for hyperscale and colocation data centres across the UK - from feasibility and concept through RIBA stages, detailed design, construction and commissioning. Your work will define the structural performance of high‑load, heavy‑density environments.
• Strategic Client Partnership - Provide senior technical guidance, design assurance and strategic planning to UK data‑centre clients and global technology operators. You’ll deliver structural solutions that balance robustness, buildability, cost efficiency and long‑term sustainability.
• Technical Depth & Innovation - Oversee detailed structural design packages including steel and reinforced‑concrete frames, foundations, lateral stability systems, dynamic plant loads, vibration performance and heavy‑duty equipment support structures. Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, BS/EN/Eurocodes and local authority requirements.
• Cross‑Disciplinary Collaboration - Work closely with civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural and BIM specialists to deliver fully integrated engineering solutions aligned with the demands of mission‑critical facilities.
• Talent Development & Team Leadership - Mentor engineers, develop future leaders and help drive a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration within our UK structural engineering teams.
• Business Influence & Growth - Play a key role in expanding Black & White’s structural engineering capability across the UK - strengthening relationships, supporting bids and helping shape our presence within the data‑centre sector.
• Strong structural engineering experience in the UK, ideally in mission‑critical, industrial, commercial or high‑load environments.
• Expertise in RC and steel design, dynamic analysis, heavy plant loading, foundations and complex structural systems.
• Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations, BS/EN/Eurocodes and UK planning/approval pathways.
• Strong proficiency with structural analysis tools such as ETABS, Robot, Tekla, RFEM, SCIA, Revit and related modelling platforms.
• Proven ability to lead large structural engineering packages and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and approving bodies.
• Chartered status (CEng, MIStructE/MICE) or working toward recognised accreditation.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi‑award‑winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real‑world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest‑growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression - many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues, while receiving the recognition you deserve.