Senior Structural Engineer - Transportation

HDR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, a global employee-owned engineering firm, invites an Associate Structural Engineer to join its UK Structures/Transportation team. You will lead design and project delivery, ensuring technical quality and profitability across diverse sectors including aviation, highways, rail and maritime.

You will apply UK standards, oversee bids and proposals, manage resources, and mentor junior engineers, while advancing your career within HDR’s 100-percent employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered status or in progress (IStructE/ICE preferred).
• Minimum 6 years' design consultancy experience leading structural projects across sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards and regulations.
• Proficient in Tekla, ETABS, Robot, Revit and related tools.
• Understanding CDM Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Carry out design projects from concept to detailed design, tender and on-site supervision to completion.
• Ensure all group design projects meet a consistent quality standard with in-house design reviews.
• Assist with client briefs, technical requirements, scope of works, cost plans and deliverables.
• Implement QA systems and safety procedures on all projects.
• Monitor project progress, variations and budgets; coordinate with design teams.

Skills

Chartered

Project leadership

UK standards

Structural software

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

Tekla

ETABS

Robot

Revit

Tedds

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

About You

We are looking for someone who is personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

About The Role

As an Associate Structural Engineer you will have the opportunity to provide management to the Structures/Transportation group, whilst monitoring and delivering projects with effective use of resources relative to fee with maximum profitability, maintaining technical quality, professionalism and completing all design activities to programme. You will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out structural engineering projects from concept design to detailed design, tender and contract on site supervision, to completion, ensuring projects are undertaken in accordance with design briefs and that completion deadlines are achieved.
• Ensure all design projects and reports within the group are technically compliant, to a consistent quality and standard. Maintain regular ‘in house’ design reviews and checks.
• Assist with the management and supervision of project delivery including, establish client briefs, technical requirements, scope of works, cost plan and defining deliverables.
• Implement and manage QA systems and procedures on all projects.
• Implement Company Health and Safety. Ensure all designs respond to the CDM regulations.
• Monitor and control project progress, design variations and project financial budgets.
• Liaise with design teams to produce co-ordinated designs that are technically compliant to a consistent quality and standard.
• Assist in the monitoring of resource relative to each project.
• Be familiar with various Engineering Conditions of Contract.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and contacts to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business. Manage client’s expectations and promote a team approach.
• Pursue new business opportunities with existing clients and develop new business opportunities, including preparing bids, proposals and responses to tenders.
• Continuous adoption of all Civil and Structural engineering rules and regulations, endeavouring to always ensure protection of the Companies reputation and Professional Indemnity.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (IStructE or ICE preferred)
• Minimum 6 years’ industry experience, ideally working within a design consultancy, with expertise in leading and managing structural projects across a range of sectors including aviation, highway & roads, rail/transit, and maritime
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards and regulations
• Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Tekla, Tedds, ETABS, Robot, Revit)
• Understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and the roles of Designer and Principal Designer
• Experience of undertaking the role of Designer, be fully conversant with the latest Health and safety legislation relating to the construction industry.
• Experience in supporting the production of client bids and proposals, including financial planning and contractual assessments. Knowledge of public sector frameworks is a plus.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project finances
• Confident communicator with leadership ambition

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London

Other Locations: United Kingdom-England-Manchester

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Structural

Job Posting: Aug 18, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.