Principal Civil / Structural Engineer

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

• Category: Structural Engineering

Description

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About the Role

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career? GHD is looking for a Senior or Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to join our growing team in the UK. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the water, industrial, and infrastructure sectors — all while contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions.

You’ll be a key player in our multidisciplinary teams, helping to shape the built environment through innovative design, technical leadership, and collaborative project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver civil and structural designs, calculations, and technical drawings across a variety of materials and structural forms.
• Lead medium-sized projects and contribute to larger, complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Support financial and commercial management of engineering commissions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting a culture of continuous learning.
• Apply engineering principles and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Use CAD, 3D modelling, and BIM tools to develop and refine design solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers, design managers, and technical leads to achieve best-for-project outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in civil/structural engineering design, particularly in water and industrial sectors.
• Proficiency in geotechnical design, including retaining walls and foundations.
• Ability to produce and review high-quality design documentation and reports.
• Understanding of how other building engineering disciplines influence structural design.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes and leading structural design software (e.g., Tekla/TEDDS, Robot).
• Experience with 3D Revit modelling and BIM processes.
• Proven ability to lead and manage engineering projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (with advanced structural analysis and design).
• Chartered Engineer status (Instructed or ICE).
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Knowledge of engineering practices in water, transportation, industrial, or energy sectors.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) compliance
• Project delivery performance (time, budget, quality)
• Revenue and utilization targets
• Internal workshare and collaboration
• Team development and standardization

Why GHD?

At GHD, we’re committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in water, energy, and urbanisation. You’ll join a global network of passionate professionals, working together to deliver impactful, sustainable solutions. We offer flexible working, career development, and a supportive culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Ready to build a better world with us?
Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that’s shaping the future of infrastructure.

Company

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GHD

Our commitments anchor us to what is truly important. They give us insights into the best ways to partner with clients like you to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Commitment is how we grew from a small engineering practice in Melbourne, Australia, in 1928 into a global professional services company today with over 11,000 employees in 160 offices on five continents.

We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you to make water, energy and communities sustainable for generations to come. This is a commitment for our children, your children, and all those who come after, and is the vision and the purpose behind all our efforts.

No matter where our work takes us around the planet, whether we’re partnering on a local initiative or a global infrastructure project, we’re helping create lasting community benefit. And that’s why our work is more than just a job — it is an unshakable belief in the future we are building.

Our employees own our business. Our projects, like our people, are diverse and global. We take the long view of the climate crisis, geopolitical shifts, industry disruption and even technological advances. Our success in growing GHD over nearly a century gives us the experience to help you unlock opportunities and protect against future shocks, without compromising your competitive edge.

Working with GHD means partnering with our innovative, multidisciplinary, and globally-connected team. Our commitment is to help you go beyond expectations and deliver sustainable outcomes. We are constantly evolving to fulfil that commitment, and we're ready to work with you to transform the areas where you work, live and play.