Senior Structural Engineer

Building Design Partnership; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design practice in Manchester is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their civil and structural engineering team. You will be responsible for developing structural designs and producing construction information for diverse projects. Ideal candidates should have a Chartered Engineer qualification, with strong design and technical skills. The firm offers a competitive remuneration package, learning opportunities, and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Employee profit share scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Interest-free season ticket loans

Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Qualifications

• Chartered or near Chartered Senior Structural Engineer.
• Experience in developing structural designs for building structures.
• Passion for structural design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs and produce construction information.
• Work on major national and international projects.
• Collaborate with multi-professional design teams.

Skills

Design skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Self-organization

Team collaboration

Education

Chartered Engineer qualification

Tools

Tekla Structures

TEDDS

Staad PRO

Etabs

Revit

Job description

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing civil and structural engineering team in our Manchester studio. Our aspiration as engineers is to design inspiring buildings in which our engineering ideas help shape design rather than simply facilitate the delivery of an architect‑led solution. We aim to design structures with minimum impact on the planet and maximum value for our clients. You will play an active role in the creation of buildings and undertake a variety of technical tasks on diverse projects, across a number of sectors that include healthcare, education, retail and workplace.

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose : to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people‑centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We’re proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world—one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated senior structural engineer with excellent design, technical, and software skills that enjoys working collaboratively in multi‑professional design teams. In this role you will be involved with the development of designs and the production of construction information for the delivery of major national and international projects.

You will be a Chartered or near Chartered Senior Structural Engineer with relevant experience within a leading design firm that includes developing structural designs for building structures across all construction sectors.

You will have good communication skills, be self organised, have a passion for structural design, enjoy working within a motivated team, and have an enthusiasm for architecture and building design.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent technical aptitude and have experience in use of varied structural design analysis software. Experience of Tekla Structures, TEDDS, Staad PRO and Etabs would be beneficial. Experience of working within a BIM environment is desirable with knowledge of Revit beneficial.

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy / swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

To find out on more detail about what BDP can offer you, please visit : https : / / www.bdp.com / en / careers-at-bdp / why-join-bdp / .