39 principal structural engineer jobs found in Manchester

Principal Structural Engineer Manchester (hybrid working) 60k - 70k + package We are recruiting a principal structural engineer on behalf of an established multi disciplinary consultancy in Manchester a little bit below the radar that you may not have heard of; but a very interesting and established company with offices in London, Edinburgh and Manchester. They have very established structural teams in Edinburgh and London and are growing the Manchester team with established business and projects to own and manage and a long term growth plan. You will join the structural director as his number 2 with a view to take on 2 more engineers in the next 12 months. As Principal Structural Engineer you will be managing 7 or 8 projects from day one across multiple sectors including commercial. healthcare, leisure, heritage from 1 to 10 million and business is growing rapidly. Cool offices with good people and an above average remuneration package is on offer with a path to...

Principal Structural Engineer Manchester outskirts Up to 80k DOE plus benefits Looking for a role with more responsibility where you will lead a team? If the time is right for you to move into a more exciting and engaging role that will allow you to stretch your current skills as you learn new ones, this could be the role for you. Our client has an exceptional opportunity for a degree qualified structural engineer who has extensive experience acting as lead engineer for large-scale project design, including RC design. You will join one of the most reputable and well-known engineering firms in the UK, working on a high-profile framework project for which you will receive all necessary training and support, to enable you to hone your existing skills to align with this new role. The role requires a Chartered or near Chartered structural engineer who has a proven track record in design delivery, with sound commercial understanding of consultancy business and strong...

Principal Structural Engineer Location: Manchester Type: Full-Time Salary: 70-75k Purpose of the Role We are seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to lead the delivery of high-quality, safe, and innovative structural designs across regulated industries. You'll be responsible for the technical integrity of projects, supporting both our clients and internal teams with expert guidance, leadership, and direction. Key Responsibilities Ensure design teams deliver outputs that meet safety, quality, and technical standards Approve design deliverables, including DRAs, technical reports, and specifications Identify effective design solutions through site visits and project scoping, and communicate these clearly to stakeholders Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates Ensure compliance with all relevant technical, industry, and water company standards Manage and document design changes within formal processes...

Design and Management Consultants Ltd are seeking a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to take a leading role in the technical delivery and growth of the structural engineering team in the Warrington Office. You will hold technical and project leadership responsibility for schemes ranging from £350k to £45m , delivering projects from early concept through detailed design and construction. This role requires a confident engineer capable of owning complex design decisions, managing client relationships, and mentoring engineers within the team. You will work closely with Directors to shape technical standards, manage risk, and contribute to the strategic development of the business, with clear scope to influence how projects are delivered. Key Responsibilities Lead the structural design and delivery of projects across residential, health, education and commercial sectors Take technical responsibility for designs in steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber in...

Principal Structural Engineer St Helens Full-time Excellent Salary + Leadership Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering consultancy in St Helens. With a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality structural solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector projects, the consultancy continues to expand its portfolio throughout the North West and beyond. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially aware Principal Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role within the business. The Role As Principal Structural Engineer, you will take technical and managerial responsibility for a range of structural projects, from concept design through to completion. You will lead project teams, maintain key client relationships, and contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the St Helens office. Key responsibilities include: Leading the...

Principal Structural Engineer St Helens Full-time Excellent Salary + Leadership Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering consultancy in St Helens. With a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality structural solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector projects, the consultancy continues to expand its portfolio throughout the North West and beyond. We are now seeking an experienced and commercially aware Principal Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role within the business. The Role As Principal Structural Engineer, you will take technical and managerial responsibility for a range of structural projects, from concept design through to completion. You will lead project teams, maintain key client relationships, and contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the St Helens office. Key responsibilities include: Leading the...

Principal Chartered Structural Engineer Wigan Salary up to £70,000 My client is a well established, multi-disciplinary consultancy practice operating in the North West of England and are currently seeking a chartered structural engineer to manage the structural section of the practice. They currently operate, predominantly, within the residential development sector throughout the northwest of England however since its acquisition by a southern based engineering firm, the business is looking to expand its current portfolio of work and in particular in respect of both superstructure and substructure work. The successful candidate will be required to manage the day-to-day operations of the structural section and also spearhead a programme of expansion of the department. The role will be a very senior position and will report directly to the managing director. Accordingly, we require an engineer with at least 15 years general UK construction experience, ideally within a...

A leading engineering firm based in Manchester seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis or contract. The role offers hybrid working flexibility and requires candidates to have over 10 years of experience in Structural Engineering and design. Responsibilities include ensuring the design team's deliverables meet safety and quality standards and working on projects related to concrete detention tanks. Ideal for experienced professionals looking for a challenging role in the water industry.

Principal Structural Engineer Our client is currently looking for Principal Structural Engineers to join their team on a permanent basis or on a long term contract that can either be worked Inside IR35 or Outside IR35. The client is based in the Trafford area of Manchester and would be offering the opportunity of hybrid working with a flexibility dependant on experience. Candidates must have the right to work within the UK already established. The client will be looking for candidates that have a minimum of 10 years experience in Structural Engineering and/or design at a senior or principal capacity, they will also be looking for candidates that have had experience in structural design roles involving the following: Rail, Water, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Highways and Bridges. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the design team produce design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements as well as approving design deliverables, DRAs, reports and...

Access Talent Group are currently working with a leading international design consultancy who are looking to bring on a Principal Structural Engineer on a long term contract basis to work on both UK and International project work. This is a position that will have you based out of their Warrington office. In this role you will be working on one of the countries most notable projects which would be sure to keep you busy and on your toes. This will be a long term position which will see you have the opportunity to mentor more junior engineers who may not have as much experience as yourself in the industry this project is in. There is also a mix between being in the office and home, so no two days will be the same. To be considered for this role: Be an Experienced Structural Engineer Experience within the Nuclear Sector - new build and decommissioning Be Chartered with IStructE or ICE Able to get to site and obtain security clearance Experience with seismic modelling and...

Overview Principal Structural Engineer Manchester outskirts Up to £80k DOE plus benefits Looking for a role with more responsibility where you will lead a team? If the time is right for you to move into a more exciting and engaging role that will allow you to stretch your current skills as you learn new ones, this could be the role for you. Our client has an exceptional opportunity for a degree qualified structural engineer who has extensive experience acting as lead engineer for large-scale project design, including RC design. You will join one of the most reputable and well-known engineering firms in the UK, working on a high-profile framework project for which you will receive all necessary training and support, to enable you to hone your existing skills to align with this new role. The role requires a Chartered or near Chartered structural engineer who has a proven track record in design delivery, with sound commercial understanding of consultancy business and strong...

Principal Structural Engineer - Birmingham Location: Birmingham City Centre Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Type: Permanent Are you an experienced Structural Engineer ready to step into a leadership role? We're working with a leading engineering consultancy expanding its Structures team in Birmingham . This is a fantastic opportunity to lead high-profile projects, mentor talented engineers, and deliver innovative, sustainable design solutions - including Defence projects across the UK. The Role As a Principal Structural Engineer , you'll lead the delivery of complex building and Defence-related structures, managing projects from concept to completion. You'll coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors, ensuring technical excellence while supporting and mentoring junior engineers. You'll also help drive best practice, contribute to business growth, and ensure projects meet stringent technical and security standards. Key Responsibilities...

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead high-profile Defence projects in Birmingham. This permanent role involves managing multiple projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring technical excellence. Candidates must have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, be chartered or equivalent with extensive experience in Defence projects. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Are you an accomplished and energetic Principal Structural Engineer with a minimum of eight years' experience? Perhaps, you are looking for a better work/life balance? Or want to work on a wider variety of projects? Then, this role is right for you! At present, we are acting on behalf of our well-established client to find a Principal Structural Engineer for their new office, which will be located in Waterloo. The senior engineer oversees project management and task execution on a daily basis, with limited supervision, to guarantee timely delivery within allocated budget and schedule, while upholding high standards of quality. This entails effective communication with clients, fellow consultants, and team members to establish and uphold project objectives, fostering positive client relationships. Additionally, mentoring junior team members is an integral aspect of this role! What's On Offer An opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects in the heart of London which...

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking an accomplished Principal Structural Engineer with at least eight years of experience to manage various projects focusing on sustainability and net-zero initiatives. Key responsibilities include overseeing project management, ensuring timely delivery, and mentoring junior team members. The role also offers flexible/hybrid working, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants should possess a degree in Civil Engineering and be proficient in structural design software.

Principal Structural Engineer Derby 60k- 65k plus benefits A thriving multidiscipline engineering consultancy in Derby is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex, high-quality building projects and play a key role in the continued growth of the business. You will work on a varied and technically challenging portfolio, including large mixed-use urban developments, taking full responsibility for projects from concept through delivery. As a Principal Engineer, you will lead design teams, act as a confident client-facing technical authority, and collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and junior engineers to deliver outstanding results. This role will suit a natural technical leader who combines strong design expertise with commercial awareness and excellent communication skills. Experience with building structures, the design process, and industry-standard software such as Tedds and Tekla is essential. Chartered engineers are preferred, but our...

A leading engineering consultancy in Wigan is seeking a Principal Chartered Structural Engineer to manage the structural engineering team and lead diverse projects. With at least 15 years of UK construction experience and a Chartered status, the successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operations and contribute to the company's expansion into new sectors. The role offers competitive remuneration, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work environment focusing on professional development.

Access Talent Group are currently working with a medium sized consultancy who are seeking a Senior to Principal level Structural Engineer to join their team in the south of Manchester, to help support with management as well as the ever increasing pipeline of work that is coming into the business. In this role you will have a wide range of opportunities to be able to pursue. This consultancy work on a range of projects from museums, petrol stations, historical landmarks across the country as well as Roller Coasters! You will be expected to still be hands on with design work, but also take on reigns of managing a small team as well as the projects, no two days will be the same in this role. To be considered for this role: Be an experienced Structural Engineer (with UK Experience) Desirable to be chartered with ICE or IStructE Experience with Steel / RC on a mixture of projects Full right to live and work in the UK Experience within management, is desirable You will...

A leading international design consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer for a long-term contract. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects and mentor junior engineers. The position is based out of the Warrington office, with a blend of office and remote work. Candidates must have experience within the nuclear sector and be chartered with IStructE or ICE. This role will keep you engaged and continually challenged.

Reporting to the Associate Director or Associate Engineer, you will lead large structural engineering project teams or oversee multiple smaller teams to ensure the successful delivery of high quality structural solutions. This role requires strong technical leadership and project management skills, ensuring compliance with cost, schedule, and quality objectives while driving innovation and best practices across the business. We are looking for an experienced and well rounded structural engineer with extensive expertise in structural engineering, including large scale building structures, foundation design, and multidisciplinary project coordination. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex projects across multiple sectors. Key objectives Ensure project teams deliver structural designs to cost, schedule, and quality criteria. Provide leadership to ensure project teams have the appropriate skills and resources. Ensure compliance with business...