Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior to Principal Structural Engineer to join their team for an exciting £1 billion regeneration project in Manchester. The role involves managing designs, overseeing projects, and developing managerial skills. This position offers a chance to work on high-profile developments while contributing to the growth of the engineering team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company sick pay scheme

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Permanent health insurance

Employee assistance programme, including telephone counselling

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in civil or structural engineering.
• Chartered MIStructE status required.
• Proven experience in consultancy, managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering designs in line with client requirements.
• Review designs produced by junior staff.
• Lead technical delivery of projects, supervising less experienced staff.

Skills

Technical competence

Effective team collaboration

Education

Degree in civil or structural engineering

Chartered MIStructE

Job description

Vertical Recruitment is working closely with an award-winning Independent Structural Engineering Consultancy. The business remained strong throughout 2020 and now, due to a significant project win, they can offer the chance to work on a £1 billion landmark regeneration project. This includes several high-rise buildings for residential, retail, and commercial use.

The business is looking to appoint a Senior to Principal level Structural Engineer into their well-established and successful design team in Central Manchester.

Working closely with Directors, the Principal Engineer will contribute to the operational delivery of projects, manage client relationships, and oversee a team. There is an opportunity to develop managerial skills with a view to taking on a fuller managerial role in the future.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage engineering designs in line with client requirements
2. Review designs produced by junior staff
3. Lead technical delivery of projects and supervise less experienced staff
4. Serve as the recognised point of contact for clients on projects
5. Assist in the day-to-day management and control of projects, including financial management, compliance, environmental, and health and safety procedures
6. Attend and conduct meetings

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

• Degree qualified in civil or structural engineering
• Chartered MIStructE
• Proven experience in technical competence, conducting meetings, and working effectively as part of a team
• Experience working in a consultancy environment
• Knowledge of residential, student accommodation, mixed-use, hotel, sports, and leisure projects

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay scheme
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working
• Permanent health insurance
• Employee assistance programme, including telephone counselling
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance