Principal Structural Engineer – Manchester

What’s in it for you

Authority & Technical Assurance

You’ll act as a senior technical authority, leading structural design and ensuring robust, efficient solutions that balance performance, constructability and programme demands.

Complex Project Exposure

Working on large‑scale data centres and critical infrastructure projects, you’ll tackle challenging structural systems, foundation solutions and steel and concrete designs in high‑profile environments.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

You’ll work directly with clients, architects and multidisciplinary teams, influencing decision‑making and becoming a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.

Developing People & Standards

Through mentoring and technical reviews, you’ll raise standards across the team while contributing to the evolution of best practice, processes and design consistency.

Career Progression with Purpose

This role offers visibility, responsibility and influence, ideal for those looking to advance into wider technical leadership or strategic roles within a growing global consultancy.

Essential Skills / Experience

•  Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (BEng/BSc or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
• Extensive experience in structural design delivery for complex buildings or infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of steel, concrete and foundation design
• Experience leading designs, reviews and multidisciplinary coordination
• Thorough understanding of applicable codes, standards and regulatory frameworks

In addition, you will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions, investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. you can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

About Black & White Engineering

Black & White Engineering is a multi‑award‑winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real‑world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest‑growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression—many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues, while receiving the recognition you deserve.

Ready to take the lead?

Apply now and let’s build something extraordinary together.