Principal Structural Engineer in Stretford, Greater Manchester
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Principal Structural Engineer
Location: Manchester (Hybrid working, 3 to 4 days a week onsite)
Contract: 12 month contract
Rate: £400 to £490 per day (outside IR35)
We are currently recruiting for a Principal Structural Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy delivering major infrastructure projects across the rail and water sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while leading structural design delivery within an experienced multidisciplinary team.
The Role
As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and ensuring high-quality structural design delivery across a range of infrastructure projects.
You will work closely with clients, project teams, and junior engineers to develop safe, efficient, and compliant structural solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring the design team produces deliverables that meet safety and quality requirements
Approving design deliverables, design risk assessments, reports, and specifications
Identifying efficient structural design solutions from project scopes and site visits
Leading and developing engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates
Estimating engineering hours for design work packages
Acting as Responsible Engineer / CRE on selected projects
Supporting continuous improvement of engineering standards and best practices
Typical Projects
Projects are delivered across the UK rail and water sectors, including:
Bridge repair and strengthening designs
New-build service reservoirs
Foundations for overhead line equipment (OLE)
Retaining wall designs for sewage treatment works upgrades
Initial Project
Design of reinforced concrete detention tanks used to store sewage during storm conditions. These structures typically include:
Reinforced concrete shafts
Diameters exceeding 10 metres
Depths of 15-20 metres
Required Experience
Minimum 10 years' structural design experience at Senior or Principal level
Strong experience in regulated infrastructure sectors, such as:
Rail
Water
Oil & Gas
Nuclear
Highways
Bridges
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
Degree or HND in Civil/Structural Engineering
Strong understanding of engineering drawing practices
Awareness of construction methods and materials
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Key Skills
Strong technical structural engineering knowledge
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
Ability to lead and mentor engineers
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Results-focused with strong attention to design quality and compliance
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- Location:
- Stretford
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Structural Engineer, Engineering, Structural