Principal Structural Technician

Principal Structural Technician Location: Manchester City Centre Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering Working arrangement: Hybrid The Opportunity 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. The Role 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. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: An ONC, HNC or equivalent qualification in Building Structures, ...

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