Senior/Principal Structures Engineer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £50,000.0 i £65,000.0 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £55,000 - £65,000 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4BT |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4712019_1755009388 |
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Your new company
You will be joining a specialist infrastructure design, transport planning and masterplanning consultancy who have been solving complex engineering problems for over 30 years. In recent times, they have joined a leading global environmental, engineering and technical services business, which has strengthened their position and created internal opportunity to explore new markets.
With 4 flagship UK office locations, your new company employs over 70 staff and wish to continue growing sustainably. They operate across a range of sectors including residential, retail, commercial, energy, education, healthcare and public transport.
Your new role
As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects, with a focus on heavy civils, bridges, and large-scale concrete/steel works. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions and help grow the practice.
- Lead Structural Designs: Manage the design, inspection and delivery of bridges, highway structures, retaining walls, flood defence structures, and building projects.
- Modelling Expertise: Apply your expertise in structural analysis and modelling tools to produce accurate designs and resolve complex engineering challenges.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with clients, managing project delivery, budgets, and timelines to ensure long-term success and repeat business.
- Team Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing guidance and technical support to help them develop their skills and progress towards chartership.
- Business Development: Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities, supporting bid writing, and bringing in new projects from both existing and new clients.
What you'll need to succeed
- BEng/BSc or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
- Approx 8+ years of experience in structural engineering, with a strong background in bridges, heavy civils, or large-scale concrete and steel structures.
- Proficiency in structural analysis and modelling tools (e.g., LUSAS, STAAD Pro, TEDDS, Tekla or similar).
- Proven ability to lead projects, manage budgets, and deliver high-quality technical outputs.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Experience with temporary works is also of interest for candidates who are open to hybrid responsibilities between structural design and temporary works design and management
What you'll get in return
- A competitive annual salary in the £55,000 - £65,000 range
- 35-hour working week
- Flexible hybrid working model (minimum 2-3 days in the office required)
- Career progression to Associate available for those interested in progressing through the business
- Excellent company pension scheme and access to wider group benefits
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