Principal Structural Engineer

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to lead project teams in delivering high-quality structural solutions. The role demands strong technical leadership and project management skills and requires candidates to have chartered engineer status and a solid background in large-scale projects. Offering competitive salary and benefits, this position is ideal for individuals looking to advance their careers in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme including gym membership

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 3-6 years post-chartership experience required.
• Extensive experience leading large-scale projects.
• Proven ability to mentor project teams.
• Experience in nuclear, defence, public sector, or highways.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver on cost and quality.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems.
• Implement changes as directed by leadership.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer (CEng MICE/MIStructE)

Leadership and communication skills

Strong technical knowledge of structural design methods

Experience in managing multidisciplinary project teams

Familiarity with CDM regulations

Knowledge of seismic design

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Structural design software

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 quality and management systems.
• Implement strategic changes as directed by senior leadership.

Skills & Experience

• Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer (CEng MICE/MIStructE) with at least 3-6 years post-chartership experience.
• Extensive experience leading the delivery of large-scale structural engineering projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of structural design methods, codes, and standards.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience with foundation design and structural engineering principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiar with CDM regulations and health & safety requirements.
• SC clearance (or eligibility to achieve this).
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Experience delivering projects within nuclear, defence, public sector, highways, or complex industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of seismic design, ground improvement techniques, and advanced structural analysis.
• Familiarity with technical assurance processes and regulatory compliance.

Why Join Us?

• Lead the delivery of high-profile, complex structural projects across multiple sectors.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative multidisciplinary environment.
• Professional development opportunities and clear career progression pathways.
• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
• Flexible/hybrid working options.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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