About Us

Patrick Mann & Associates Ltd are a leading risk-engineering consultancy based in Cheshire. We specialise in Extreme Loads and Blast Engineering and are a leader in the field. Our current project portfolio includes the design of several high-profile developments throughout the UK and worldwide against extreme load events. Current design projects include:

• Premier League football stadia
• Major events arenas
• Railway/HS2 stations
• MOD/defence buildings

Due to the continued expansion of the business, we are keen to recruit a high calibre Principal Structural Engineer to join our team, who is eager to further their professional development within a relaxed and friendly environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of our team, you’ll be responsible for:

• Engaging with clients to help define project requirements, influence project outcomes and present solutions
• Working collaboratively with project design teams to develop protective design strategies
• Delivering both retained and novated design duties when working on design and build projects (developing outline and detailed performance specifications, monitoring compliance and attending site)
• Supporting Tier 1, 2 and 3 contractors, to ensure construction works comply with project specifications
• Working with manufacturers to help design and develop new products for market
• Managing project workloads to ensure deliverables are completed on time and to a high quality
• Undertaking and supervising the completion of detailed structural calculations using both linear and non-linear methods and a blend of hand calculations, finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics
• Completing vehicle dynamics assessments for the specification and design of hostile vehicle mitigation
• Leading and mentoring a team of graduate, project and senior engineers
• Working within the senior management team of the business

Qualifications and Experience

Qualities we’re looking for in the successful candidate include:

• A relevant civil or structural engineering degree or a background in applied physics
• Chartered engineer status (MICE or MISTructE) or experience capable of passing the chartered professional review
• Proven abilities of leading teams, and working with clients and project professionals to develop innovative solutions to complex problems
• A sound grasp of steel and concrete design in accordance with the Eurocodes and/or UFC 3-340-02
• An ability to manage the commercial aspect of project delivery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Willingness to undergo UK security vetting at SC level (or above)

Knowledge of the following is desirable but not essential:

o  Blast, seismic or other dynamic analysis

o  Non-linear finite element analysis and/or computational fluid dynamics

o  Structural design of aluminium or glass

o  Hostile vehicle mitigation

What can you expect from us?

• A salary of up to £85,000 (depending on qualification and experience)
• Generous performance-based bonus scheme
• Generous pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Payment for professional subscriptions/memberships
• Training towards membership of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible working times
• Opportunity to work from home
• Smart casual dress in a relaxed and friendly environment
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible benefits packages including:  Cycle to work scheme, Electric vehicle lease scheme

How to apply

If you feel you fit the above criteria and are someone who feels they can add to our business and workforce culture, please reach out to us at

We look forward to hearing from you.