Structural Project Engineer

A senior structural role offering progression to associate level. The position is within our clients' civil and structural division, the fastest growing part of this multidiscipline business, and one of the most profitable. Driving this growth is their work in the buoyant data centre, power distribution, battery storage, vehicle charging infrastructure, and renewables sectors. Their early involvement in this business area has enabled them to become the consultant of choice for leading blue chip companies and they have years of forward orders and continuing demand. In addition to this work they are also involved in mainstream building structures design.

The relatively new Manchester office is in the city centre, it is highly resourced, modern and home to twenty five technical staff. This is a position that provides all the right conditions to advance, and a good level of employment security.

Company Overview

An LLP and multidiscipline practice with offices throughout the UK. The company employs over two hundred staff, they are an independent firm that has traded successfully for several decades. Their longevity and success is attributed to a dedication to client service, technical excellence and their ability to evolve and service viable and profitable sectors. They are in a period of carefully managed expansion with a particular focus on the north.

Your Role

You will have responsibility for scheme design, the supervision of design production and mentoring of junior engineers. You will be involved in projects from client advisory stages, through to completion and will work closely with the partner in charge of the civil and structural division. Your role will evolve as you become familiar with the business and its clients, with increasing input on project selection, business strategy and commercial management, hastening your promotion to associate.

Profile Required

An ICE or IStructE chartered engineer (or nearing chartership) who has a background in building or industrial structures. A design background, that includes steel and concrete structures, with experience of project delivery that includes some supervision of junior engineers. There will be regular contact with clients and close collaboration with colleagues including senior management, strong interpersonal skills are vital. The position could suit an ambitious project engineer who is ready for a move up.