Chartered Senior Structural Engineer
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000.0 to £60,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to circa £55,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4BT |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4778951_1773313229 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays are partnered with a design‑led, sustainability‑driven engineering consultancy known for shaping places that improve life for people across the country. They bring together structural, civil, transport, heritage and environmental specialists to create healthier, more resilient and more connected urban environments. Operating from Manchester and several major UK cities, they work on award‑winning buildings, public spaces and urban infrastructure, championing low‑carbon solutions at every turn.
Your new role
As part of the structural engineering team, you'll work across a diverse portfolio that may include residential developments (high-rise included), education facilities, commercial schemes, regeneration projects and mixed‑use environments. You'll be involved at every stage, engaging with a range of public and private‑sector clients, using your technical expertise to influence outcomes and support high‑quality design.
This position offers a platform to develop leadership and broaden your commercial and people‑focused skills. You will mentor and guide engineers, contribute to project planning and resource management, and help maintain a strong design culture within the team. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset and an ability to manage deadlines effectively will be key to your success.
What you'll need to succeed
We're after a bold, design‑savvy Senior Structural Engineer who can hit the ground running, own their projects and elevate the people around them. Someone with serious technical ability, a collaborative mindset and the confidence to influence design conversations from day one. If you thrive in fast‑moving environments, love solving complex structural challenges and want your work to make a visible impact across Manchester and beyond, this is for you.
What you'll get in return
- Market Competitive Salary (regularly reviewed, revised and updated)
- Buy and Sell Holidays (26 + BH standard) and Sabbatical Opportunities
- Enhanced Hybrid and Flexi Model & 36.5 hour work week
- Enhanced Maternity / Adoption / Shared Parental Leave
- Volunteering Leave
- Mentoring
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Gym Membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Mental Health Wellbeing Days
- Opportunity for Continued Training and Growth
What you need to do now
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