Senior Structural Engineer

James Gray Recruitment; Salford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their newly opened Manchester office. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the growth of a new team while working on high-quality projects across diverse sectors such as healthcare, education, and commercial. With mentorship from experienced leaders and a collaborative culture, this position is perfect for ambitious engineers looking for career progression and the chance to make a significant impact. If you're ready to shape the future of this new office and take your career to the next level, this is your opportunity.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (MICE or MIStructE).
• Strong experience in structural design across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects from concept to construction.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and contractors.
• Mentor junior engineers and help build the local team.

Skills

Structural Design

Project Management

Client Collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Consultant - UK Civil/Structural Engineering

Are you ready to take the next big step in your structural engineering career?

We're working with a well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy who have recently expanded into Manchester with the opening of a brand new office. With their head office in Liverpool now at full capacity (60 staff strong), the Manchester office would represent the next chapter of strategic growth. They're looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to be part of this growth plan in their Manchester office.

About the Role

You'll be joining a growing team led by an Associate Director with over 15 years at the company, offering you mentorship, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the culture and direction of the Manchester office. This is the perfect role for an ambitious engineer who wants to accelerate their development and play a key role in expanding a new regional base.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver a range of projects from concept to construction

Collaborate closely with clients, architects, and contractors

Mentor junior engineers and help build the local team

Take technical ownership of structural designs across sectors

Project Sectors

Healthcare and education

Commercial and industrial

What’s on Offer

A clear pathway to progression and leadership

High-quality projects across diverse sectors

A collaborative, forward-thinking culture

The chance to help build a new team from the ground up — 12 hires are planned in Manchester over the next 18–24 months

Requirements

Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered or working towards Chartership (MICE or MIStructE)

Strong experience in structural design across multiple sectors

Confident communicator with a proactive mindset

Ready to be part of something new?
This is a unique opportunity to influence and help shape the future of a new office while delivering impactful work across the UK. If you're looking for career progression, technical challenge, and real influence — this could be your next move.

If this opportunity interests you or you would like more information about the role and benefits then please click apply or contact [e-mail]

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. James Gray encourage equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation or age.