Associate / Lead Structural Engineer
An established and growing multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Associate / Lead Structural Engineer to join their expanding team in Welwyn Garden City. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior structural engineer seeking a leadership role within a collaborative and technically driven business delivering high-profile projects across the UK and Europe.
The business operates across sectors including data centres, logistics, residential, retail, energy and commercial developments, offering engineers the opportunity to work on technically complex and large-scale projects.
The Role
As an Associate / Lead Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in the technical delivery and leadership of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion. You will manage project delivery, mentor junior engineers and act as a key point of contact for clients and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities will include:
Leading structural engineering projects across a variety of sectors
Managing programmes, resources and project delivery to time and budget
Producing and reviewing structural calculations, reports and specifications
Carrying out structural design from first principles
Liaising with clients, architects, contractors and external stakeholders
Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers
Identifying project risks and ensuring successful delivery
Supporting wider business and practice management activities
Requirements
Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
Chartered (MIStructE / MICE)
Strong experience within a structural engineering consultancy environment
Demonstrable experience delivering structural projects across commercial, industrial, logistics, residential or data centre sectors
Strong understanding of Eurocodes and British Standards
Experience using structural design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds, Robot or similar
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary and bonus potential
Hybrid and flexible working options
Private medical insurance
Enhanced pension contribution
Professional membership fees paid
Ongoing CPD and career development support
Clear progression route into senior leadership
Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile projects within a growing consultancyThis is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking consultancy that values innovation, technical excellence and career progression