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.

Key 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