14 principal structural engineer jobs found in Manchester

Principal Structural Engineer Location: Manchester Take the Next Step in Your Structural Engineering Career Are you a Chartered Principal Structural Engineer looking to lead major infrastructure projects across the UK? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering consultancy delivering technically challenging projects across the power, aviation, nuclear, defence, rail and industrial sectors. The Opportunity As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across complex structural projects while managing and mentoring engineering teams. You will oversee structural designs, calculations, drawings and specifications, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the highest technical standards. You will also manage project programmes, budgets and commercial performance, support tender submissions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and help drive innovation and continuous improvement. What You'll Need...

Principal Structural Engineer Manchester Are you an experienced Structural Engineer looking to take ownership of major projects while playing a key role in developing teams and shaping technical delivery? First People Solutions is supporting a leading consulting engineer as they continue to grow their structural capability across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and built environment projects. With work spanning sectors including transportation, defence, energy, industrial, aviation and public infrastructure, this is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a genuine impact. As a Principal Structural Engineer, you'll provide leadership across multiple projects, guiding design teams, supporting project delivery and acting as a trusted technical expert throughout the project lifecycle. What You'll Be Doing You'll be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of structural engineering solutions, balancing technical excellence with...

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to take a key leadership role across a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects within their Power Sector Teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chartered Structural Engineer who enjoys leading teams, providing technical direction, and delivering complex engineering solutions. The role offers significant autonomy, influence and involvement in high-profile projects that make a real impact. The Role Reporting into senior engineering leadership, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful delivery of structural engineering projects while ensuring technical excellence across multiple teams and disciplines. Key responsibilities include: Leading structural design delivery across major projects and programmes Managing and developing structural engineering teams, ensuring appropriate resourcing and technical oversight Reviewing and approving structural...

Principal Structural Engineer Leeds - Hybrid Working A highly respected engineering Consultancy is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to play a key role within its established Leeds Buildings team. This position offers the opportunity to influence the direction of projects, develop client relationships and help shape the future growth of a well-regarded structural engineering team. Working across sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare, education, retail and logistics, you will be involved in the delivery of complex and varied building structures projects from initial concept through to completion. The successful candidate will act as both a technical leader and trusted advisor, providing guidance to project teams whilst maintaining close relationships with clients, architects, contractors and fellow consultants. You will take ownership of project delivery, ensuring designs are technically robust, commercially successful and delivered in line with programme...

Our client, a Global consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to join their team in Leeds. This permanent role focuses on leading the design and delivery of significant water infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities: Lead the structural design of complex water infrastructure, including reinforced concrete chambers, inlet/outlet structures, pumping stations, and retaining structures. Drive the timely delivery of design packages, accurately forecasting team size, seniority, and hours required to meet strict design programmes. Oversee the production and QA/QC of structural deliverables, including design reports, calculations, and Revit models/drawings. Draft detailed structural quotations, defining clear boundaries between concept and detailed design to mitigate scope creep. Manage project budgets, monitor resource burn rates, and ensure structural scopes remain profitable and within agreed contingencies. Manage and mentor a...

Lead Principal Civil & Structural Engineer (Nuclear) - Manchester (Hybrid) Location: Manchester (hybrid - 3 days/week in office ) Sector: Nuclear (major new facility programme) Type: Contract or Permanent We're recruiting a Lead Principal Civil & Structural Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering a major nuclear new facility programme in the North West. Key responsibilities: Lead C&S discipline delivery (external works, geotechnical and structures) Produce/assure design outputs: analysis, calculations, reports, specifications Lead technical work packages and support planning, reporting, risk/issue management Coordinate with BIM, other disciplines, construction teams and stakeholders Attend site visits, design reviews and client meetings as required Drive value engineering and provide technical guidance to the team Essential: Significant nuclear experience (new build preferred) Proven leadership of Civil &...

Principal Civil & Structural Engineer Locations: London, Newcastle, Warrington, Bristol, Gloucester or Knutsford Job Type: Permanent Full Time (40 hours per week) Salary: Competitive, DOE We are seeking an experienced Principal Civil & Structural Engineer to act as a Responsible Engineer and Technical Authority on major energy projects within highly regulated environments. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to influence technical strategy, lead multidisciplinary teams, and deliver complex engineering solutions from concept through to construction. Key Responsibilities Lead civil and structural engineering activities across the full project lifecycle. Act as Responsible Engineer and provide technical leadership on major projects. Ensure delivery of engineering packages to cost, programme, quality, and safety requirements. Lead and review safety case documentation, design substantiation, calculations, technical reports, and specifications....

Join a leading consultancy delivering transformative engineering solutions across the nuclear, renewable energy, and high-energy industrial sectors - including data centres and hydrogen production facilities. This is a senior opportunity to shape nationally significant projects, from supporting the UK's nuclear fleet and advancing Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies, to enabling the transition to Net Zero through sustainable energy systems. What You'll Do As a Principal Civil & Structural Engineer, you'll take technical ownership of complex engineering packages and lead multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle - from bid development to construction. You'll play a key role in defining strategy, ensuring quality, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. Key responsibilities include: Acting as Responsible Engineer and Technical Authority on major energy projects. Leading design strategy, standards, and best practices across civil and structural...

Principal Civil & Structural Engineer Runcorn, Cheshire Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Principal Civil & Structural Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Runcorn, Cheshire. Reporting to the Directors, the purpose of the role is to build, lead and shape the department in order to grow their Civil and Structural capability. Key Duties: Lead the development and growth of the Civil and Structural engineering function. Build, mentor and manage a high-performing engineering team. Deliver civil and structural design solutions across a range of industrial projects. Take technical ownership of projects, including design reviews and final sign-off. Work closely with clients to understand requirements and develop practical engineering solutions. Support project delivery across the full lifecycle from concept through to execution. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and...

Principal Civil & Structural Engineer Runcorn, Cheshire Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Principal Civil & Structural Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in Runcorn, Cheshire. Reporting to the Directors, the purpose of the role is to build, lead and shape the department in order to grow their Civil and Structural capability. Key Duties: Lead the development and growth of the Civil and Structural engineering function. Build, mentor and manage a high-performing engineering team. Deliver civil and structural design solutions across a range of industrial projects. Take technical ownership of projects, including design reviews and final sign-off. Work closely with clients to understand requirements and develop practical engineering solutions. Support project delivery across the full lifecycle from concept through to execution. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations...

A well-established fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Fire Engineer to join their growing team, delivering high-quality fire engineering solutions across a varied portfolio of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Principal Fire Engineer who is looking to take a senior role within a professional consultancy environment, supporting complex fire safety projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and high-rise buildings. The Principal Fire Engineer's Role The successful Principal Fire Engineer will be responsible for leading fire engineering projects from early design stages through to completion, providing clear technical advice to clients, design teams and key stakeholders. The Principal Fire Engineer will produce fire strategies, review building designs, advise on Building Regulations compliance, and support wider project teams with practical, commercially aware fire safety solutions. The Principal Fire Engineer...

My client is a leading Structural Engineering Consultancy providing the full range of Civil, Structural and Environmental engineering consultancy services from a network of regional offices. The business has experienced steady growth over the past 12 months and now with a number of significant project wins they look to appoint a Structural Engineer into their head office team in Manchester. The Company An award winning practice, known for providing innovative, client focussed design solutions, and adding value through quality and lateral thought. Their innovation, creative and pragmatic approach allows architectural and client aspirations to be realised. The business undertakes a wide variety of construction projects, ranging from major new build schemes through to complex renovation projects across the entire market. Both the public and private sectors. This includes projects within Residential, Commercial and Education. The Role The ideal candidate will be degree...

Amentum delivers innovative and sustainable solutions for complex environmental challenges and energy needs. We excel in areas such as environmental remediation, restoration, and compliance, ensuring the safe management of hazardous materials and contaminated sites. We are committed to advancing energy initiatives providing expertise in renewable energy development, energy efficiency, and resilience projects. By leveraging advanced technologies and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, Amentum helps clients achieve environmental stewardship and energy sustainability, contributing to a safer, cleaner future while supporting mission-critical operations. Due to continued growth are currently seeking Senior CS&A Engineers to join our team, these positions support hybrid working and can be based across our office network within the UK - Stockton, Newcastle, Bristol, Gloucester, Glasgow, Westlakes and Warrington. As a Senior CS&A Engineer your responsibilities...

A client of mine, a leading multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy, are on the lookout for an ambitious Senior Building Surveyor to join their Leeds office. With a robust pipeline of work across commercial, residential, rural, and public sector projects, they offer a fantastic opportunity for a talented Building Surveyor to take the next significant step in their career. The Successful Senior Building Surveyor will be welcomed into a collaborative and inclusive team environment, and can expect a clear route towards progression, both technically and commercially. The Company's Profile With over 80 years of expertise delivering award-winning projects across the UK, my client is a recognised name within the built environment. With offices across London, Birmingham, Cambridge, Essex, and the South East, they pride themselves on delivering expert consultancy services across all major sectors, and are committed to making a lasting positive impact in the communities...