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An exciting opportunity for a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to support our continued growth with the opportunity to work on and be exposed to some exciting projects and work with some accomplished colleagues. The successful candidate will be given responsibility for a workload that is challenging, fast paced and highly variable.

Location: Manchester

Reference #: Principal Civil/Structural Engineer (Manchester): 10-2024

The Role

  • You will be working on and/or managing the delivery of industrial projects from concept to detailed design.
  • You will provide technical leadership on projects within your area of technical expertise.
  • You will have excellent communication skills liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • You will play a key role in design risk management and mitigation.
  • You will develop project proposals and tender submissions.
  • You will lead the preparation of project deliverables for responsible projects ensuring compliance with our ISO 9001 quality systems.
  • You will work with Directors, Business Development and Marketing teams to develop business opportunities with new and existing clients.
  • You will meet clients to define scopes of work and develop proposals.
  • You will support the technical development of junior staff.
  • You will have the opportunity to line manage and grow a team.

Qualifications

  • You will be BEng, MEng or MSc qualified in Civil / Structural Engineering.
  • You will have 8+ years’ experience in an engineering consultancy and be chartered with IStructE or ICE.

Experience & Skills

  • Experience in the management and delivery of civil & structural design within industrial environments such as oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, manufacturing or defense.
  • Experienced in meeting clients and scoping projects.
  • Experience in line-management and staff mentoring would be beneficial.
  • Experience / understanding of all stages of the design and construction process.
  • Experience in site visits, checking site conditions/resolving problems with contractors.
  • Experience writing clear and precise technical reports and comfortable presenting findings/recommendations.
  • Can work to tight timescales and manage multiple projects at once.
  • Competent with Microsoft Office.
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Good verbal communication.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Full UK driving licence and the ability to attend client sites, as required.

About Mabbett

Mabbett is an Equal Opportunities Employer and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits programmes including contributary pension scheme, funded professional membership and one paid for volunteer day each year. Mabbett supports career development to include active participation in membership of professional organisations and growth opportunities.

For more information on the benefits of working at Mabbett, please visit ‘Life at Mabbett.’

To Apply

For further information on this vacancy and/or to apply for this position in complete confidence, please submit a CV and Covering Letter (via ‘Apply for this Position’ above), identifying how your qualifications, experience and attributes match the job description above.

Potential candidates are requested to provide an indication of their salary expectations.

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Location: Manchester

Reference #: Principal Civil/Structural Engineer (Manchester): 10-2024

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