Senior Structural Engineer

Carrington West Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to deliver complex structural projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer with solid design experience and effective in multidisciplinary collaboration. This role offers a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and robust professional development opportunities, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Company car or allowance

Matched contributory pension

Generous annual leave allowance

Life assurance scheme

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered or near-chartered Civil/Structural Engineer.
• Experience in structural design of building structures and foundations.
• Understanding of structural codes, standards, and design tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural designs to cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Support project leaders and manage structural design teams.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with clients to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers to foster growth.
• Drive continuous improvement in design and delivery.

Skills

Chartered or near-chartered Civil/Structural Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStructE)

Solid experience in structural design

Strong understanding of structural codes and design tools

Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams

Familiarity with CDM regulations

Full, clean UK driving licence

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer – Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)

Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus Scheme

We’re working with a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer for their Manchester office. This role offers the chance to play a key part in the delivery of large-scale, technically complex structural projects across sectors such as defence, nuclear, public sector, highways, and industrial infrastructure.

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality structural solutions, supporting junior engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project success. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who is looking to progress their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:
·Deliver structural designs to cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
·Support project leaders and contribute to the management of structural design teams.
·Ensure compliance with design standards, CDM regulations, and HSE best practices.
·Coordinate with clients and other disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
·Mentor and support graduate and junior engineers.
·Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in design and delivery processes.

About You:
·Chartered or near-chartered Civil/Structural Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStructE).
·Solid experience in structural design of building structures and foundations.
·Strong understanding of structural codes, standards, and design tools.
·Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
·Familiar with CDM regulations and health & safety responsibilities.
·Eligible for (or currently hold) SC security clearance.
·Full, clean UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience:
·Previous involvement in nuclear, defence, public sector, or complex infrastructure projects.
·Experience with seismic design, ground improvement techniques, or advanced structural analysis tools.
·Understanding of technical assurance processes and regulatory compliance.

What’s on Offer:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and bonus scheme along with a company car or car allowance, matched contributory pension, and generous annual leave allowance (with the option to buy more). There’s also a life assurance scheme, flexible and hybrid working options, a comprehensive employee assistance programme, and access to a discount schemes.

The company also offers enhanced family-friendly policies and a strong commitment to professional development and career progression.
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. You’ll work on some of the most challenging and rewarding engineering projects in the UK, with access to outstanding support and development opportunities.

For more information, please apply or contact Claire Shinar on 02393 876 031 or email [e-mail].