Associate Structural Engineer

Job description

Associate Structural Engineer

Location: Leicester
Salary: £60,000+ (dependent on UK experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Structural Engineer to join an ambitious and growing consultancy. This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across a variety of sectors, project values, and complexities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the structural engineering team, developing existing client relationships, supporting business growth, and contributing to the strategic direction of the business alongside the Directors.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of structural engineers and technicians.
• Support staff development through coaching, technical guidance, and performance management.
• Contribute to recruitment, succession planning, and team growth initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance working culture.

Project Delivery

• Oversee the design and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
• Provide technical leadership across a broad range of structural schemes.
• Review and approve designs, calculations, specifications, and drawings.

Client Relationship Management

• Manage and develop key client accounts.
• Build strong relationships with developers, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Support business development activities and identify opportunities for repeat and new business.
• Represent the business at client meetings and industry events.

Essential Experience

• Significant UK structural engineering consultancy experience.
• Proven track record of delivering a wide range of structural projects across varying sectors and scales.
• Experience managing engineering teams and developing technical staff.
• Strong client-facing skills with experience in key account management.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of business performance indicators.
• Experience working within a leadership or senior management capacity.

Technical Skills

• Autodesk Revit Structures – Expert level proficiency.
• Autodesk AutoCAD – Expert level proficiency.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience using MailManager.
• Strong understanding of BIM and structural design coordination processes.

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng).

Desirable

• MICE (Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers).
• MIStructE (Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers).

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