Senior Structural Engineer

Grand Design Consulting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to lead challenging projects. Responsibilities include managing designs to meet client expectations, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring quality and compliance. The successful candidate will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and strong communication and leadership skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real-world impact within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or actively working toward professional status.
• Strong consultancy background with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering designs to meet client expectations.
• Reviewing and guiding the work of junior staff.
• Leading technical delivery and ensuring quality compliance.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients.
• Supporting project management alongside the Director.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered or actively working toward MIStructE or MICE

Job description

Overview

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer who is ready to take the lead on technically challenging and high-impact projects. If you thrive in a consultancy environment, enjoy mentoring junior engineers, and want to be a key client contact, this could be your next big move.

What you'll be doing

• 🔹 Managing engineering designs to meet and exceed client expectations
• 🔹 Reviewing and guiding the work of junior staff
• 🔹 Leading technical delivery and ensuring quality and compliance
• 🔹 Acting as a key point of contact for clients
• 🔹 Supporting project management alongside the Director
• 🔹 Conducting and attending meetings, ensuring smooth project delivery

What we’re looking for

• ✅ Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
• ✅ Chartered or actively working toward MIStructE or MICE
• ✅ A solid consultancy background with hands‑on experience
• ✅ Strong communication and leadership skills
• ✅ Knowledge of Industrial, Commercial or Retail sector projects
• ✅ Ability to work collaboratively with developers and contractors

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to step into a role where your expertise has a real-world impact, supported by a forward-thinking and collaborative team.