This leadership role is for a qualified structural engineering professional to lead the team in a client‑facing environment.
Eligibility
* 2 references required; 3 years' employment history preferred.
* Structural Engineer qualification and membership of MICE / MIStructE.
* Designated Casual Car User with allowance for business mileage; not essential.
* Full clean driving licence required.
* Right to work in the UK; not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in structural maintenance, design and asset inspection within local authority, consultancy, or private sector.
* Track record managing annual maintenance programmes across the full construction spectrum.
* Ability to manage own workload across small to complex commercial schemes.
* Experience managing teams and supply‑chain partners.
* Employment Charter membership preferred.
* Part‑qualified candidates with relevant experience encouraged; MIStructE membership and Chartered Engineer status desired.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days annually plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of service.
* Pension – enrollment in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme.
* Enhanced parental and carers leave.
* Range of discounts and perks (weekly shop savings, holidays, mobile contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs, eye tests, etc.).
* Learning and development opportunities – workshops, training, apprenticeships, and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
Manchester City Council is a Disability Confident Employer and actively welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, particularly from BAME communities, disabled people, and young people. We guarantee assessment schemes for candidates meeting the minimum shortlisting requirements and meeting at least one of the following criteria: Armed Forces members or veterans, current or former care leavers, people with a disability or long‑term condition, or those who have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or other MCC positive action programmes.
Support During the Process
* Adjustments can be provided for interview and assessment to demonstrate suitability.
* Accessible formats available via the ReciteMe tool on the careers page.
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