Senior Structural Engineer

Find Apprenticeships; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead diverse projects ranging from major developments to detailed assessments. The role offers ample opportunities for professional advancement and includes responsibilities such as client management, design oversight, and project financial performance monitoring. Ideal candidates will be Chartered or near-Chartered with relevant degrees and significant design experience.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Public holidays

Flexible working

Medical Insurance

Private GP access

Qualifications

• Chartered (or near Chartered) Structural Engineer.
• Demonstrable experience in structural design and analysis.
• Current UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and budget adherence.
• Conduct structural analysis and oversee design processes.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Structural design in concrete

Structural design in steel

Structural design in masonry

Structural design in timber

Finite Element Design

BIM proficiency

2D/3D structural design packages

UK construction standards knowledge

Education

MEng

BSc

MSc

Tools

TEKLA Structural Designer

TEDDS

Masterseries

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join a dynamic consultancy in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered or near-Chartered engineer to lead and deliver a diverse range of projects, from large-scale developments valued between 5 million and 200 million to detailed assessments of existing structures.

The Senior Structural Engineer will be responsible for providing comprehensive structural engineering services, working independently under the guidance of senior management, and having ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to senior management, taking direction from the lead of the structural engineering team.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring deliverables are issued in accordance with the project programme, to the required quality standard, and within budget.
• Monitor and report on the financial performance of projects, including resourcing requirements, to senior management, and assist in managing team resources to align with the commercial and business objectives of the team.
• Serve as lead or sole designer, responsible for the full design process from outline scheme to detailed design, producing technical deliverables.
• Conduct structural analysis and design in compliance with the Eurocode suite of design codes, ensuring designs are economic, sustainable, efficient, and buildable.
• Oversee the production of detailed design drawings.
• Review and check calculation packages, drawings, specifications, reports, and other project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality assurance procedures.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, technicians, and apprentices, actively contributing to their professional development.
• Perform surveys and inspections, producing high-quality technical reports with appropriate recommendations, and present findings to clients as necessary.

Skills and Experience

• MEng, BSc & MSc, or BSc with extensive post-graduate experience in a field relevant to structural engineering
• Chartered (or near Chartered) status
• Demonstrable experience in the design of structures in concrete, steel, masonry, and timber.
• Experience with Finite Element Design
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D structural design packages such as TEKLA Structural Designer, TEDDS, Masterseries, etc.
• Experience working with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and within a 3D environment.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit is beneficial but not essential.
• Demonstrable UK experience
• Hold a current UK driving licence.

On Offer

• Up to 65,000
• 25 days annual leave + Public holidays
• Flexible working
• Medical Insurance
• Private GP access
• Plus many more

To apply, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience or contact Iain Shanley for more information.