Senior/Principal Structural Engineer


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£40,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M1 4BT
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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Summary

Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

Fully Remote | £40,000 - £60,000 + Bonus Scheme

Looking for something a bit different from the average consultancy role?

We're working with a growing structural engineering consultancy that has carved out a specialist niche in the design of Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) and precast concrete structures. Whilst still a relatively small business, they're involved in projects many larger consultants would be proud to have on their CV.

Their portfolio includes work across stadiums, high-rise developments, transport hubs, town halls, student accommodation and major commercial schemes, collaborating with contractors, manufacturers and design teams throughout the UK and beyond.

As the business continues to grow, they're looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer who wants genuine responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to help shape the future of the company.

The Role

You'll take ownership of projects from concept through to manufacture and installation, acting as the technical lead whilst working closely with contractors, factories and clients. Responsibilities will include:

Structural design through all project stages

Producing calculations, reports and technical documentation

Liaising directly with clients, contractors and manufacturing teams

Coordinating designs to ensure efficient fabrication and installation

Reviewing drawings and detailing packages

Supporting and developing innovative GRC and precast solutions

Contributing to business growth and client relationships

What They're Looking For

Civil Engineering degree

Minimum 5 years' structural design experience, including sufficient pre-cast concrete experience

Experience delivering projects independently

Strong communication and client-facing skills

Report writing and technical documentation experience

Detailing experience using Revit is beneficial but not essential

Chartered status welcomed but not required

Why Join?

✅ Fully remote working

✅ Work on specialist projects rarely found in traditional consultancy environments

✅ Direct access to decision-makers and genuine influence within the business

✅ Opportunity to become a recognised expert in the growing GRC sector

✅ Exposure to landmark projects across multiple sectors

✅ Performance-related commission scheme for bringing in new work, with realistic earning potential of up to £20,000 per year

✅ Join a business with ambitious growth plans where your contribution will be visible and valued

What you need to do now

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