Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

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Overview

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.

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

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Company: Vertical Recruitment Limited
Apply for the Senior / Principal Structural Engineer
Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

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.

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

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Posted: May 15th, 2026