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