Senior Structural Design Engineer

JACOBS; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% pension

24 days (+10 days bought) holidays

Free medical and income protection

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join its Building Structures team in the UK. You’ll apply advanced structural design skills to high-profile projects spanning airports, data centers, rail, and energy sectors, delivering robust, safe, and sustainable structures.

You’ll mentor engineers, collaborate with clients and architects, and harness digital design tools to stay at the forefront of engineering innovation while contributing to Jacobs’ global projects and values.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer with relevant professional membership would be an advantage.
• Strong experience in building structure design and specification to standards/regulations.
• Proficient in structural analysis/design software (e.g., Robot, ETABS, SAFE) - advantageous.
• Ability to conduct structural inspections and report defects.
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary design processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structural design across diverse projects in Building Structures.
• Collaborate with architects and clients to ensure robust, safe, and sustainable designs.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers within the team.
• Utilise digital tools and 3D design practices to innovate engineering solutions.
• Safeguard budgets and timelines through effective project management.

Skills

Building structure design

Engineering leadership

Structural analysis software

Client liaison

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer with professional membership

Tools

Robot

ETABS

SAFE

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re shaping a more connected and sustainable world through innovative design and engineering.

We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Senior Structural Design Engineer to become part of our growing and inclusive Building Structures team. Here, you’ll work on some of the most innovative and high-profile projects across diverse sectors—think cutting-edge airports, advanced technology facilities, data centers, transformative residential/industrial refurbishments, rail infrastructure, and energy developments.

This is your chance to make a real impact, tackling complex challenges and delivering world‑class solutions that shape the future of our built environment. With projects spanning both local and global markets, you’ll enjoy unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and career development—all while collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

As a Senior Structural Design Engineer, your expertise will be at the heart of this mission, helping us deliver projects that transform cities and communities.

You’ll bring a depth of technical knowledge that ensures every structure we design is robust, safe, and sustainable. Your ability to integrate modern digital tools and 3D design practices will keep us at the forefront of engineering innovation, while your leadership will inspire and mentor the next generation of engineers within our team.

Your strong interpersonal skills will make you a trusted partner for clients, architects, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and confidence throughout every stage of a project. With your commercial awareness, you’ll help safeguard budgets and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and successfully.

Experience with international codes and exposure to projects in regions like the Middle East or the U.S. adds a global perspective that strengthens our capability to deliver world‑class solutions. And your commitment to sustainability and safety will ensure that every design not only meets technical standards but also reflects our responsibility to people and the planet.

By joining Jacobs, you’re not just taking on a role—you’re driving innovation, shaping iconic structures, and leaving a lasting impact on the built environment.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer with relevant professional membership would be an advantage
• Strong experience in building structure design and specification to standards/regulations
• Proficient in structural analysis/design software (e.g., Robot, ETABS, SAFE) - advantageous
• Ability to conduct structural inspections and report defects
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary design processes

At Jacobs, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll discover:

• A global network of expertise and opportunity
• A culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging
• Flexible working arrangements that support your well‑being and potential
• Opportunities to make a real‑world impact through our global giving and volunteering programs
• Up to 10% pension
• 24 days (+10 days bought) holidays
• Free medical and income protection insurance and many more!

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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