Advance TRS
Discipline Structural Lead
Requirements
The candidate must have over 10 years of structural design experience at a Senior or Principal level, specifically within regulated industries like water, rail, or nuclear. A Chartered Structural Engineer with experience leading multidisciplinary teams is highly preferred.
Job Description
Principal Structural Engineer / Discipline Head
Manchester - Hybrid
£65,000–£80,000 DOE
Or Contract: £450–£550/day Outside IR35
Advance TRS is partnering with a growing engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Structural Principal Engineer / Discipline Head to join their expanding design team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Chartered Structural Engineer looking to take on a senior technical leadership role, leading the Structural discipline across complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects while helping to shape engineering standards, mentor talented engineers and drive technical excellence.
The Opportunity
As the Structural Discipline Head, you'll be the technical authority for structural engineering, leading the design and assurance of major infrastructure projects across regulated sectors, including water, rail, highways, nuclear and energy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead structural engineering design across multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
- Provide technical leadership, governance and design assurance.
- Review and approve calculations, reports, specifications and engineering deliverables.
- Mentor and develop engineers, graduates and technicians.
- Drive engineering standards, quality and continuous improvement.
- Support bids, resource planning and technical proposals.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, CDM regulations and client requirements.
About You
- 10+ years' structural design experience at Senior or Principal level.
- Experience delivering projects within regulated industries such as water, rail, highways, nuclear or oil & gas.
- Strong knowledge of structural design, engineering standards and construction methods.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Previous experience in a Principal Engineer, Technical Authority or Discipline Lead role would be highly advantageous.
Why Join?
- £65,000–£80,000 salary (DOE) or £450–£550/day Outside IR35
- Flexible hybrid and remote working options
- Permanent or contract opportunities available
- Sponsorship considered
- The opportunity to shape the technical direction of a growing consultancy
- Work on high-profile infrastructure projects across multiple regulated sectors
Please reach out to Molly Brown for more information.
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About Advance TRS
Advance TRS is more than just a recruitment agency; we are your consultative partner, trusted advisor, and expert collaborator dedicated to delivering unparalleled solutions. Specialising in key infrastructure markets such as energy, renewables, rail, transport, aviation, water, environment, highways, and construction across the UK and Ireland, we pride ourselves on being the go-to specialists for businesses in search of top talent. Our team at Advance TRS is characterised by deep knowledge and extensive experience in the sectors we recruit for. With well-networked professionals committed to providing a consultative and collaborative approach to recruitment, we offer a range of services including permanent or contract recruitment, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and specialised services such as Managed Services & Consultancy covering Project/Programme Management, Design, Commercial, and Contract Management. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, and we thrive on being a beacon of reliability in the industry. As we navigate the intricate landscape of the built environment, we provide not only recruitment solutions but also a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the sectors we serve. Trust Advance TRS to be your dedicated partner in success.