Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension – employer 5%, employee 3%

Health Cash Plan & EAP

Cycle to Work scheme

EV leasing scheme

Work from alternative location (1 week

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Vertical Recruitment Limited is assisting an industry-leading consultancy in central Manchester to recruit a Principal/Senior Structural/Civil Engineer. You will own 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 mentor junior engineers, oversee QA and safety, and play a pivotal role in project programming, fees and financial control while actively supporting business growth through new client

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or working toward it.
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Strong track record in project delivery and technical leadership.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Structural/Civil designs across all project stages.
• Manage projects, programmes, fees and budgets.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers; oversee QA and H&S.
• 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

Leadership

Client facing

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE)

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

TEDDS

MS Office

Job description

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.

Key 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