Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

We are representing an industry leading consultancy, who are looking to grow their team in central Manchester.

The ideal candidate will be a Principal or Senior Structural / Civil Engineer to assist in delivering high-quality projects across the UK.

This is a technical leadership role where you’ll take ownership of structural and civil design, lead projects from concept through construction, and act as the main C&S consultant for clients and design teams. You’ll manage workloads, mentor junior engineers, oversee quality and QA, and play a key role in project programming, fees, and financial control.

You’ll be client-facing, commercially aware, and confident working collaboratively across disciplines, with opportunities to support business growth through repeat work and new client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Structural / Civil Engineering designs across all project stages
• Manage projects, programmes, fees, and budgets
• Mentor and supervise graduate and junior engineers
• Act as lead C&S consultant and primary client contact
• Prepare calculations, reports, specifications, and fee bids
• Ensure QA, H&S, and company standards are met
• Contribute to business development and client retention

About You

• Chartered Engineer (ICE or IStructE) or working toward.
• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Strong track record in project delivery and technical leadership
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, TEDDS, and MS Office
• Right to work in the UK (driving licence advantageous)

Benefits & Rewards

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays and the Christmas–New Year closure)
• Option to buy up to 1 additional week of annual leave
• Long service leave : extra days from years 6–10
• Pension – Employer 5%, Employee 3% minimum
• Paid professional membership
• Health Cash Plan & EAP
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Home & Tech purchase scheme
• Work from an alternative location (up to 1 week per year, UK or EU)
• EV leasing scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & family leave
• Death in Service cover – 3x salary
• 1 paid charitable works day per year