Kintec Global Recruitment
Senior Structural Engineer
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Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer
Location: Manchester, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Primarily office-based with flexible hybrid working
Overview
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering projects across the water sector. This role suits a structurally focused engineer who is confident leading design packages, developing practical engineering solutions, and supporting the growth of junior engineers. You will take ownership of structural design delivery across projects, working closely with civil, structural, and electrical disciplines to ensure solutions are safe, efficient, and fully integrated.
The Role
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering design across water and wastewater projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Prepare structural design calculations, drawings, and technical documentation
- Lead the development of efficient and buildable design solutions
- Direct and mentor CAD technicians, junior engineers, and graduates
- Prepare scopes for, and review outputs from, subcontract M and E design teams
- Liaise with equipment suppliers and manufacturers to support design development
- Produce design investigations, reports, and specifications
- Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, professional guidance, and internal procedures
- Manage and record design changes within project documentation
- Estimate design hours and support project planning
- Attend and present at design reviews and project meetings
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About You
Essential
- Around 10 years structural design experience within the water industry
- Strong experience in hydraulic design
- Degree or HND in Structural Engineering or a related discipline
- Good IT and digital design capability
- Registered with a professional engineering institution and working towards chartership
- Understanding of multidisciplinary design environments
Desirable
- Chartered Engineer status
- Experience or awareness of electrical and control systems
- Experience across clean water and wastewater projects
- Awareness of construction methods and materials
- Knowledge of engineering drawing practices
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Why Join
You will be joining a growing engineering consultancy where engineers have the opportunity to take ownership of their work, influence project outcomes, and develop their careers.
In this role, you will:
- Lead structural design delivery on projects
- Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Support the development of junior engineers
- Build experience toward Principal / Associate level roles
The Manchester office offers free parking, excellent transport links, and access to a fully equipped gym with changing facilities, alongside a collaborative and supportive working environment.
Benefits
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Chartership mentoring and support
- Regular CPD sessions and industry-led learning
- Monthly team brunches and quarterly socials
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free fruit in the office
If you are a Senior Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within a growing and supportive team, this role offers a strong platform for both technical and professional development.
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