Are you a Chartered Structural Design Engineer MISTRUCTE or MICE?
Do you have Water sector experience of any sort?
Do you live within commutable distance of Manchester?
Job Title: Principal Structural Engineer
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Type: Contract (12 months +, likely to be ongoing)
Day Rate: £55–£60 per hour Ltd (subject to an IR35 assessment confirming outside status)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Stretford, Manchester (hybrid working model)
Ideally 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home
Some flexibility available
Candidates must live within a commutable distance to Manchester
Occasional site visits (travel expenses paid)
About the Role We are looking for a Principal Structural Engineer (ideally chartered MISTRUCTE or MICE) to lead and deliver structural design solutions across water sector projects, specifically for water treatment plants for utility companies. You will work on projects under AMP8, including:
Design of water retaining structures
Foundations and structural works for water treatment equipment
Retaining wall designs for sewage treatment works upgrades
You will ensure design deliverables meet safety, quality, and industry standards, provide technical guidance, and mentor a team of engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates.
Candidates must be able to carry out design calculations for reinforced concrete and steelwork.
Skills Required
Significant structural design experience in water sector projects, including water treatment plants and related utility structures
Chartered engineer preferred
Strong technical knowledge and experience in structural design
Ability to carry out reinforced concrete and steelwork calculations
Leadership and mentoring skills for engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates
Skills Desired
Familiarity with construction methods and materials used in water utility projects
Knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices
Contractor Benefits & Working Environment
Hybrid working with flexibility (3 days office / 2 days home)
Occasional site visits with travel expenses paid
Stable, supportive working environment
Opportunities for professional development
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business