Senior Structural Engineer

Calibre Search; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and design practice in Manchester is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their growing team. This important role focuses on delivering high-quality structural designs and offers a collaborative environment for professional growth. The ideal candidate is a chartered engineer with a passion for sustainable design and strong leadership abilities. Flexible hybrid working is available, along with competitive salary reviews.

Benefits

Competitive, regularly reviewed salary

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive, design-focused studio environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading and developing engineering teams.
• Motivated, empathetic, and able to influence positively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality structural engineering design.
• Prepare, review and sign off drawings, reports, and calculations.
• Brief and support Engineers and Technicians.
• Attend project meetings and conduct site inspections.
• Write technical reports and specifications.

Skills

Strong technical and design capability across a variety of building sectors

Collaborative and communicative

Leadership and team development

Passion for sustainable design

Ability to work directly with clients

Education

Chartered Structural or Civil Engineer (or equivalent)

Job description

I’m supporting a leading engineering and design practice in their search for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their growing Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for a chartered engineer who’s passionate about sustainable, high‑quality design and keen to influence major projects across a variety of sectors.

You’ll take a senior role within a collaborative studio, working on a diverse workload spanning residential, education, commercial, development and regeneration schemes. You’ll work closely with both private and public‑sector clients, using your technical expertise and communication skills to drive high standards across every project.

As a key member of the team, you’ll help lead, mentor and develop a group of value‑driven engineers, while further strengthening your own leadership, commercial and project‑management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high‑quality structural engineering design
• Preparing, reviewing and signing off drawings, reports and calculations
• Briefing, supporting and developing Engineers and Technicians
• Attending project meetings and undertaking occasional site inspections
• Participating in internal design reviews and critiques
• Providing project‑based training and guidance
• Supporting Directors with technical and project‑related tasks
• Writing technical reports and specifications
• Overseeing project resourcing, programming and deadline management
• Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and internal quality management systems

About You

• Chartered Structural or Civil Engineer (or equivalent)
• Strong technical and design capability across a variety of building sectors
• Collaborative, communicative and confident working directly with clients
• Experienced in leading and developing engineering teams
• Passionate about sustainable design, architecture and the wider built environment
• Motivated, empathetic and able to influence positively within a team environment

What’s on Offer

• Competitive, regularly reviewed salary
• Flexible hybrid working to support work‑life balance
• Supportive, design‑focused studio environment
• The opportunity to shape impactful, sustainability‑led projects across the region

If you’re interested in this position, but would like to find out more before formally applying for the position, please get in touch with Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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