Principal Structural Technician in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Location: Manchester City Centre
Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering
Working arrangement: Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Structural Technician to join a highly regarded, multidisciplinary built environment consultancy at its growing Manchester office.

This is an opportunity to join an established consultancy with a heritage dating back to 1940's, employing over 1,500+ people across 16 UK locations. With an established Manchester team of approximately 135 professionals and ambitious plans for further growth, this is an excellent time to join a business with a strong regional presence and an impressive national project portfolio.

The consultancy delivers a diverse range of projects, from major, complex developments with construction values exceeding £200 million to smaller, locally focused schemes. Its portfolio spans commercial, residential, industrial, advanced manufacturing, defence and other specialist sectors.

Working within an established civil and structural engineering team, you will play a key role in delivering projects across Manchester and the wider Northern region. This is a senior position offering the opportunity to take a lead on project delivery, drive BIM standards, coordinate technical resources and provide guidance and mentoring to other technicians.

As Principal Structural Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Taking a lead role in the delivery of structural engineering projects, ensuring compliance with BIM protocols and project-specific requirements.

• Reviewing and agreeing BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), ensuring the wider project team works to the required standards.

• Producing high-quality structural drawings, Revit models, general arrangement drawings, sections, details and schedules.

• Working closely with structural engineers and other technicians to develop coordinated models and technical drawing packages.

• Liaising with architects, building services engineers, contractors and other external consultants to ensure effective design coordination.

• Taking responsibility for checking and reviewing your own work and that produced by others, including external consultants and contractors.

• Ensuring all drawings and technical deliverables meet the required quality assurance and document management standards.

• Managing technician resources and contributing to wider team resource planning.

• Agreeing project deliverables, preparing information requirements schedules and monitoring progress against agreed programmes.

• Attending site inspections, project meetings and technical workshops as required.

• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the technical team, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• An ONC, HNC or equivalent qualification in Building Structures, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Significant experience working within a structural engineering consultancy or similar design environment.

• Experience delivering building projects within the UK.

• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit Structure and a good understanding of BIM processes and standards.

• Experience producing structural drawings and models for new-build developments.

• A good understanding of structural materials and construction methods, including structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.

• Experience coordinating technical deliverables and working alongside multidisciplinary design teams.

• The ability to lead projects, manage workloads and support the development of other technicians.

• Excellent attention to detail, communication and organisational skills.

You will be joining a well-established, multidisciplinary built environment consultancy with a national presence and a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects.

With more than 1,650 employees across 16 UK locations, the business brings together expertise across structural and civil engineering, architecture, building services, project management, cost consultancy, sustainability and other specialist property services.

Its project portfolio includes major developments and infrastructure schemes, advanced manufacturing facilities, commercial and residential developments, and complex projects within the defence and industrial sectors.

The Manchester office is an established and growing part of the business, offering the opportunity to work alongside a broad range of technical specialists and contribute to the continued development of its regional engineering capability.

• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy, sell or carry over additional days.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Annual performance-related bonus.

• Car allowance, depending on role.

• Pension scheme.

• Life assurance and income protection.

• Private medical insurance and access to private GP services.

• Discounted gym membership.

• Three paid volunteering days per year.

• Mental health and wellbeing support.

• Excellent opportunities for professional and career development.

If you are an experienced Structural Technician looking for your next step, where you can take ownership of projects, lead technical delivery and help develop a growing engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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