Principal Structural Engineer

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry leading consultancy is seeking a Principal or Senior Structural/Civil Engineer in central Manchester. This technical leadership role requires the candidate to take ownership of designs and lead projects from concept to construction. Responsibilities include managing workloads, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring quality standards are met. Strong communication skills and a background in project delivery are crucial. Benefits include generous holiday, pensions, health plans, and options for flexible working.

Benefits

33 days holiday including public holidays

Option to buy up to 1 additional week of annual leave

Long service leave: extra days from years 6-10

Employer pension contribution of 5%

Paid professional membership

Health Cash Plan & EAP

Cycle to Work scheme

Home & Tech purchase scheme

Work from an alternative location (up to 1 week per year, UK or EU)

EV leasing scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity & family leave

Death in Service cover - 3x salary

1 paid charitable works day per year

Qualifications

• Strong track record in project delivery and technical leadership.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Right to work in the UK; driving licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Structural/Civil Engineering designs across all project stages.
• Manage projects, programmes, fees, and budgets.
• Mentor and supervise graduate and junior engineers.
• Act as lead C&S consultant and primary client contact.
• Prepare calculations, reports, specifications, and fee bids.
• Ensure QA, H&S, and company standards are met.
• Contribute to business development and client retention.

Skills

Project delivery

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE) or working toward

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

TEDDS

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We are representing an industry leading consultancy, who are looking to grow their team in central Manchester.

The ideal candidate will be a Principal or Senior Structural/Civil Engineer to assist in delivering high-quality projects across the UK.

This is a technical leadership role where you'll take ownership of structural and civil design, lead projects from concept through construction, and act as the main C&S consultant for clients and design teams. You'll manage workloads, mentor junior engineers, oversee quality and QA, and play a key role in project programming, fees, and financial control.

You'll be client-facing, commercially aware, and confident working collaboratively across disciplines, with opportunities to support business growth through repeat work and new client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Structural/Civil Engineering designs across all project stages
• Manage projects, programmes, fees, and budgets
• Mentor and supervise graduate and junior engineers
• Act as lead C&S consultant and primary client contact
• Prepare calculations, reports, specifications, and fee bids
• Ensure QA, H&S, and company standards are met
• Contribute to business development and client retention

About You

• Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE) or working toward.
• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Strong track record in project delivery and technical leadership
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, TEDDS, and MS Office
• Right to work in the UK (driving licence advantageous)

Benefits & Rewards

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays and the Christmas-New Year closure)
• Option to buy up to 1 additional week of annual leave
• Long service leave: extra days from years 6-10
• Pension - Employer 5%, Employee 3% minimum
• Paid professional membership
• Health Cash Plan & EAP
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Home & Tech purchase scheme
• Work from an alternative location (up to 1 week per year, UK or EU)
• EV leasing scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & family leave
• Death in Service cover - 3x salary
• 1 paid charitable works day per year