Principal Structural Engineer - Lead Design & Mentor Teams

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

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.