Senior Structural Engineer - Manchester

Take the Lead on Projects That Challenge You

We’re looking for a Senior Structural Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical problems and delivering high‑quality structural design across aviation, nuclear, defence, industrial, rail, public sector, power and specialist infrastructure projects.

If you’re looking for real responsibility, technically interesting work, and the opportunity to influence how structural design is delivered, this role gives you the space to do exactly that.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading structural design packages for small to medium projects, or owning key design elements within major multidisciplinary schemes
Producing and reviewing structural calculations, models, drawings and specifications
Applying strong working knowledge of UK design codes, including Eurocodes, National Annexes and British Standards
Carrying out detailed structural analysis using industry‑standard software
Contributing to project programmes and providing clear progress updates to senior engineers
Supporting tenders, fee proposals and technical scope development
Introducing practical, buildable structural solutions that improve sustainability and delivery outcomes
Mentoring junior structural engineers and supporting their technical development

What You’ll Bring

• Chartered Structural Engineer (CEng MIStructE or CEng MICE with a strong structural focus)
• Strong experience delivering structural design for complex building or infrastructure projects

Technical expertise across

Steel, concrete, timber and masonry design
Foundation design, both shallow and deep
Structural assessments and refurbishment
Dynamic or seismic analysis, advantageous
High proficiency in tools such as Tekla Structural Designer, STAAD, Robot or Tedds
Experience working within integrated multidisciplinary project teams
Experience within sectors such as aviation, defence, nuclear, rail, power or public sector is a strong advantage
Knowledge of BIM workflows and tools such as Navisworks
Understanding of CDM duties and structural safety responsibilities
CSCS card, eligibility for SC clearance, and a full UK driving licence

Why This Role Stands Out

This is not a role where you simply keep things moving.

You’ll have ownership, visibility and the opportunity to apply your structural expertise on projects that genuinely stretch your skills and broaden your sector exposure.

Ready?

If you’re a Senior Structural Engineer looking for more challenge, more impact and more scope to lead, we’d love to hear from you.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)

Flexible/hybrid working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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