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Principal Chartered Structural Engineer: Lead and shape the growth of a team – lay a key role at this ambitious and expanding, Medium-Sized Multidisciplinary Consultancy. The role is based in Greater Manchester.
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Overview
Our client is an award-winning, ambitious multidisciplinary consultancy group with a strong technical reputation. They deliver civil, structural, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering solutions across the UK, and their work is predominantly residential, for major housebuilders, alongside a portfolio of commercial projects.
They are now seeking a dynamic, highly experienced Principal Chartered Structural Engineer to lead and grow their structural section — a pivotal, high-profile role combining day-to-day management with strategic leadership
Following acquisition by a larger engineering group, they are entering an exciting phase of growth and diversification, expanding their portfolio into both superstructure and substructure projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy with a family feel culture while benefiting from the backing and ambition of this larger group.
Responsibilities
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Departmental leadership — manage the structural engineering team day to day, overseeing project delivery and workflows
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Strategic growth — spearhead the expansion of the department, including business development and long-term client relationships
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Technical oversight — lead the design and delivery of diverse structural projects from concept to completion, providing technical direction and sign-off
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Undertake structural surveys and prepare calculations, drawings and specifications
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Manage and mentor junior engineers and technicians
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Collaborate with other disciplines and interface with clients on their requirements
Requirements
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Chartered with the IStructE or ICE (essential)
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Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng / MEng)
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At least 15 yearsʼ UK construction background, ideally in a multi-disciplinary practice
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Currently in a management role, with proven senior management skills
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Strong super- and sub-structure design background across project stages
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Track record with relevant structural design software
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Excellent communication; proactive and detail oriented
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Additional professional qualifications advantageous
On offer
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Remuneration commensurate with the seniority of the role
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Career progression with an ambitious group of companies
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Residential, commercial and education projects
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Lead and shape the growth of the structures team
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Supportive, inclusive culture focused on development
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Employee Assistance Programme
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To apply for the position of Principal Chartered Structural Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).
Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.
All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.
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