Senior Engineer

​; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer / Principal Structural Engineer to join their structures team. The role involves producing structural engineering work packages for various projects, from schools to residential towers. Candidates should have a degree in structural engineering, be chartered or working towards it, and have proficiency with design software like Tekla. Competitive salary and hybrid working options offered. Apply with your CV.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Leave – 25 days with flexibility

Community volunteering days

Mental health support

Life assurance and pension scheme

Medical insurance and gym discounts

Flexible working tailored to individual needs

Support for career development

Performance bonus and car allowance

Qualifications

• Graduate with a solid background in structural engineering.
• Experience in a relevant design role discussing during the interview.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural engineering work packages from concept to completion.
• Create calculations packages for Building Control submission.
• Undertake survey inspections and report findings.
• Collaborate with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Represent the company in client and contractor meetings.
• Deliver work within fee limits and timeframes.
• Prepare project proposals and manage team workflow.

Skills

Structural engineering

Design software proficiency (Tekla, Tedds, SCIA)

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Good degree in structural engineering

Chartered member of relevant institutions or working towards it

Job description

MANCHESTER

Senior Structural Engineer / Principal Structural Engineer sought at this award-winning and prestigious, Large Multidisciplinary Consultancy. The role is based in Manchester.

Overview

Our client is a large, independent firm of consultants and project managers in the property and construction sector. Operating from multiple offices across the UK and internationally, this well-established practice delivers integrated services to a broad range of clients in the public and private spheres. The team is known for their collaborative approach, technical expertise in diverse disciplines, and commitment to delivering sustainable and innovative solutions across all project scales.

The are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer / Principal Structural Engineer to join their structures team. In this role you will be responsible for assisting in the provision of a wide range of engineering services to a variety of projects including new build schools, retirement villages, car manufacturing plants and residential tower blocks.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of structural engineering work packages relating to medium to large development projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Production of calculations packages for Building Control submission.
• Undertake survey inspections and produce written reports in good English on findings, set out in a logical manner with appropriate recommendations.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Represent the company at external meetings with clients, contractors, and fellow professionals.
• Be responsible for delivering work to a fee and to timescales agreed.
• Prepare client / project proposals.
• Agree design philosophy / design fundamentals.
• Manage individuals or groups within the team on a daily basis from both a technical and workflow perspectives.
• Assist in organising the wider team workflow in conjunction with the project billing.
• Input into the monthly team financials.

Requirements

• Be a graduate with a good degree in structural engineering
• Chartered Member of Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers (or working towards this)
• Proven track record of working in a relevant design role which will be discussed at interview
• A good understanding of regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in use of design software such as Tekla, Tedds, SCIA

On offer

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave – 25 days plus options to buy, carry over, or sell.
• Community Spirit – Three volunteering days each year.
• Mental Health Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders and app.
• Financial Benefits – Life assurance, pension scheme, and income protection.
• Physical Wellbeing – Medical insurance, private GP access, and discounted gym membership.
• Flexible Working – Hybrid working tailored to you and your team.
• Career Development – Support for professional, personal, and educational growth.
• Extra Benefits – Performance bonus, car allowance, and more based on role.

To apply for the position of Senior Structural Engineer / 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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