Principal Structural Engineer – Complex Infra (Hybrid)

Calibre Search; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary & benefits

Training & development

Career progression

Inclusive culture

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Manchester to lead technical delivery on complex infrastructure projects across energy, defence and critical sectors. You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, provide technical direction and mentor engineers throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work with clients and project managers to develop innovative structural solutions, ensure quality, and meet programmes and budgets. Hybrid working applies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Experience coordinating or managing Structural engineering design teams.
• Strong experience in reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes, design standards and CDM requirements.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical direction to others.
• Experience with Tekla, Robot, STAAD or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in regulated sectors (nuclear/defence/energy) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and/or manage a team of Structural Engineers delivering technical design packages on complex projects.
• Provide technical leadership across reinforced concrete, structural steel, foundations and underground structures.
• Produce and review technical deliverables including design reports, calculations, drawings and scopes of work.
• Provide technical input into structural design solutions and ensure delivery to programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Work closely with project managers, clients and other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to less experienced engineers.
• Develop and grow Structural engineering capability within the wider team.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance and apply sound engineering judgement.
• Support bids and technical proposals.
• Collaborate with UK and international teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance, including checking and reviewing your own work and the work of others.

Skills

Team coordination

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Structural design knowledge

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Tools

Tekla

Robot

STAAD

Job description

Calibre Search is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Manchester to lead technical delivery on complex infrastructure projects across energy, defence and critical sectors. You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, provide technical direction and mentor engineers throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work with clients and project managers to develop innovative structural solutions, ensure quality, and meet programmes and budgets. Hybrid working applies.