lead structural engineering as an associate director

Overview

In this role you lead structural engineering delivery on major projects, ensuring technical quality and driving team development. You work closely with cross-functional teams and have genuine influence on the direction of the structural function within a large, international practice. You will mentor junior staff, contribute to business development, and maintain continuity with long-standing client relationships. You can choose London or Manchester as your base and shape how the structural team evolves. This is an opportunity to stay close to engineering while attaining senior leadership recognition.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering delivery across major projects
• Take responsibility for technical quality and standards
• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Contribute to business development and client engagement
• Shape the development of the structural function within the practice
• Collaborate across offices and align with company strategy

Key requirements

• Proven experience at associate director level or equivalent in structural engineering
• Track record of leading complex delivery and maintaining technical excellence
• Strong client relationship management and ability to sustain long-term engagements
• Mentoring and people development capabilities
• Ability to contribute to business development and strategic direction

• leadership
• communication
• mentoring
• structural engineering delivery
• technical quality control
• mentoring engineering teams

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