Associate Structural Engineer

Company: Cotleigh Engineering
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you contribute to an innovative engineering practice by delivering efficient structural solutions on high-profile projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing early design input and taking on project and small-team leadership with support from the London Director. You’ll tackle challenging work—from stadium and airport steelwork to CLT and DFMA-focused elements—shaping safer, more efficient structures. This position offers a path to increased responsibility and impact within a dynamic, creative firm.

Responsibilities

  • manage projects and small teams with support from senior leadership
  • provide early-stage design input to projects
  • lead or contribute to steelwork design efforts for complex projects
  • coordinate with clients and internal stakeholders
  • be involved in prestigious and technically challenging assignments (steel, CLT, DFMA)
  • drive efficient, practical structural solutions and delivery
  • support professional development and mentoring within the team

Key requirements

  • Chartered Structural Engineer at Senior Engineer level
  • experience in Steelwork Design
  • familiarity with concrete and timber elements
  • advantageous but not essential: knowledge of Modular/DFMA construction and CLT
  • leadership
  • strong communication
  • team management
  • Steelwork design
  • concrete design
  • timber design

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Posted: September 14th, 2026