Structural Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Greater Manchester is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join a design team. The role involves producing structural designs for water and sewage treatment plants and requires strong experience in a design & build environment. Candidates should possess a Civil/Structural Engineering degree and relevant tool proficiency. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Strong structural design and detailing background in water/wastewater projects.
• Proven industry experience in a design & build environment.
• Skilled in water-retaining structure design to Eurocodes.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural design calculations for Water and Sewage Treatment plants.
• Review construction drawings/models and subcontractor designs.
• Design reinforced concrete and steelwork to Eurocodes/British Standards.

Skills

Structural design and detailing background in water/wastewater projects

Proficiency in structural analysis tools (Excel, StaadPro, Tekla TEDDS)

Understanding of CDM and site health & safety

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Professional institution membership

Tools

Excel

StaadPro

Tekla TEDDS

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Principal Structural Engineer

Location: Greater Manchester

Rate: £450 – £500 / day

Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 + benefits package

About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join their design team on a hybrid basis in Greater Manchester – open to both permanent and contract applications.

Reporting to the Structures Lead, you’ll deliver high-quality structural designs to support turnkey and engineering contracts, ensuring safety, compliance, and project profitability.

You will:

• Produce structural design calculations for Water and Sewage Treatment plants (new and existing)
• Review construction drawings/models and subcontractor designs
• Ensure buildability, standardisation, DfMA, and CDM compliance
• Design reinforced concrete and steelwork to Eurocodes/British Standards
• Liaise across disciplines, including site support and construction input
• Follow processes to support discipline development
• Manage resources and project delivery to time and budget
• Coordinate internal/external design resources
• Support civil and junior design staff
• Factor environmental considerations into designs
• Assist in improving design processes

Essential Skills

• Strong structural design and detailing background in water/wastewater projects
• Proven industry experience in a design & build environment
• Proficient in structural analysis and tools (Excel, StaadPro, Tekla TEDDS)
• Civil/Structural Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• Professional institution membership
• Skilled in water-retaining structure design to Eurocodes
• Solid understanding of CDM and site H&S
• Office-based role with occasional UK travel

Desirable Skills

• Chartered or working toward Chartership
• Experience in global organisations and dispersed teams
• Water industry expertise
• Familiar with collaborative/innovative working and BIM practices
• Broader structural design experience across construction sectors

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS.

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