Principal Structural Engineer Contract type: Contract Scope: Outside IR35 Location: Manchester Industry: Water Purpose of the Role We are working with a specialist engineering consultancy providing design and infrastructure support across the rail and utilities sectors. The organisation supports projects from early design through to installation, delivering safe and efficient solutions on complex infrastructure programmes. The Principal Structural Engineer will be responsible for delivering technical solutions, overseeing structural design deliverables, and maintaining engineering standards across complex infrastructure projects. The role provides technical leadership to the design team and ensures all structural designs meet required safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Ensure the design team delivers structural design packages that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Review and approve design deliverables, design risk assessments, reports, and technical specifications. Identify efficient and appropriate structural design solutions from project scopes and site visits, communicating these with clients and project teams. Lead and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates within the design team. Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, professional, and industry standards. Manage and record design changes throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure work is delive...