Principal Structural Engineer

ICE Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE Recruit is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Manchester to lead design across a range of schemes while mentoring junior engineers. You will own structural decisions, attend site meetings, and develop strong client relationships to deliver practical, innovative solutions.

The candidate will be Chartered with an MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering, with substantial hands-on experience in building structures and excellent communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Chartered Structural Engineer status required.
• MEng degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Substantial hands-on experience in building structures design.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design across diverse schemes.
• Represent the client at site meetings and build relationships with project teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to deliver practical solutions.
• Ensure high-quality construction detailing and compliance.

Skills

Structural design

Client liaison

Mentoring

Site meetings

Team leadership

Education

MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Principal Structural Engineer

Manchester

£60k-£75k plus benefits

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.