Principal/Associate Structural Engineer

Your new companyHays are partnered with a design-led, sustainability-driven engineering consultancy known for shaping places that improve life for people across the country. They bring together structural, civil, transport, heritage and environmental specialists to create healthier, more resilient and more connected urban environments. Operating from Manchester (60 staff) and several major UK cities, they work on award-winning buildings, public spaces and urban infrastructure, championing low-carbon solutions at every turn.Your new roleAs a senior leader within the Manchester structural engineering team of 17, you''ll take ownership of a portfolio of large-scale, high-impact projects (often £30m+) from major residential developments (including complex high-rise), to commercial schemes, education facilities, regeneration programmes and mixed-use environments. You''ll be involved from concept to completion, guiding design direction, shaping strategy and working closely with both public and private-sector clients to influence outcomes at the highest level.In this role, you''ll lead and develop a focused design team of around four engineers, ensuring technical excellence, clear direction and efficient project delivery. You''ll take responsibility for resource planning, design reviews, decision-making and client communication, while fostering a collaborative, ambitious and design-led team culture. Your leadership, commercial awareness and ability to drive high standards across ..... full job details .....