Senior/ Principal Civil Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in property and construction is seeking a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This exciting role offers the chance to work on medium to large development projects, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions from concept to completion. You will be part of a thriving office environment, collaborating with over 80 professionals dedicated to excellence in structural engineering. With a focus on career development and a flexible approach to hybrid working, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their careers while making a meaningful impact in the field.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

3 volunteering days per year

Flexible hybrid working

Tailored career development

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

GymFlex

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Graduate with a good degree in structural engineering is essential.
• Member of relevant engineering institutions or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural engineering work packages for development projects.
• Manage individuals or groups within the team on a daily basis.
• Represent the company at external meetings with clients.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Design Software (Tekla, Tedds, SCIA)

Regulatory Requirements

Project Management

Education

Good Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla

Tedds

SCIA

Job description

Senior – Principal Structural Engineer – Manchester City Centre

Vertical Recruitment are working closely with a leading multidiscipline Property and Construction Consultancy. Due to an increase in the demand for their expertise, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior/ Principal Structural Engineer to join their experienced Civil & Structural Engineering discipline which includes over 100 structural & civil engineers in 7 UK offices.

Based at their dynamic and thriving Manchester offices with over 80 staff in the heart of the city centre covering a wide range of disciplines in property and construction, you will play an important role in strengthening their Structural Engineering team not only within the Manchester office but throughout the entire structures discipline within their consultancy.

This role is ideal for someone with extensive structural engineering experience and be chartered / near chartered.

Responsibilities:

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

Skills and Experience Required:

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

Benefits:

1. A healthy holiday balance of 25 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy/sell to suit you.
2. 3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes.
3. A flexible approach to hybrid working.
4. Tailored career development.
5. The opportunity to learn and develop skills as part of a dynamic team within a modern, high quality and wellbeing aligned office space.

An Inclusive Wellbeing Offer:

1. Financial: Life Assurance, Pension Scheme, Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance.
2. Physical: Free Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan.
3. Mental: Mental Health First Aiders.