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Principal Structural Engineer - Data Centres

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 20 hours

Job Description

Principal Structural Engineer

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join a growing, internationally recognised engineering consultancy. You'll play a key role in leading the structural engineering team in Manchester, delivering technically challenging projects with the Data Centre sector, and working alongside multidisciplinary teams on complex developments across the UK and internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to take on greater responsibility within a collaborative business that places a strong emphasis on technical excellence, innovation and professional development.

The Role

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion, managing project teams and acting as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

You will be responsible for mentoring engineers, maintaining high technical standards, and supporting the continued growth of the structural engineering team.

Responsibilities

  * Lead the structural design and delivery of Data Centre projects across the UK and internationally.

  * Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, programme and commercial objectives are achieved.

  * Produce and review structural calculations, reports and technical specifications.

  * Lead the design of steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry structures.

  * Coordinate closely with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.

  * Attend client meetings and provide technical leadership throughout project delivery.

  * Mentor and develop graduate, intermediate and senior engineers.

  * Carry out technical reviews and ensure compliance with relevant UK design standards and regulations.

  * Support business development activities and help secure new project opportunities.

  * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and technical innovation within the business.

About You

You'll be an experienced Structural Engineer with strong technical knowledge and proven experience leading projects and teams.

You should have:

  * MEng/BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.

  * Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE or MICE), or be close to achieving chartership.

  * Extensive experience within a structural engineering consultancy.

  * Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, Eurocodes and British Standards.

  * Experience designing in steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.

  * Proficiency using industry software such as Tekla Structural Designer, TEDDS, Robot Structural Analysis or similar.

  * Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

  * Experience managing project teams and mentoring junior engineers.

  * Commercial awareness with the ability to manage project budgets and programmes.

What's on Offer

  * Competitive salary.

  * Annual performance bonus.

  * Hybrid and flexible working.

  * Generous annual leave allowance.

  * Company pension scheme.

  * Private healthcare.

  * Professional membership fees paid.

  * Ongoing training and support towards continued professional development.

  * Clear pathway towards Associate and Technical Director level.

  * Opportunity to work on prestigious UK and international projects.

  * Collaborative and supportive working environment.

If you're an experienced Principal Structural Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy where you'll have genuine influence over projects, clients and the future growth of the business, we'd love to hear from you

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