Technical Director - Structural Engineering
Near Gloucester or Reading
Residential & Commercial Developments
Salary up to £80,000 + Bonus
Are you an experienced structural engineering leader ready to shape the future of high-quality residential and commercial developments across the South of England?
We are seeking a Technical Director to lead, inspire, and grow structural engineering capability from offices near Gloucester or Reading.
The Technical Director opportunity:
This is a strategic leadership role with full technical and operational oversight of a growing portfolio of residential and commercial projects. You will play a pivotal part in shaping design excellence, driving innovation, and strengthening client relationships across private developers, contractors, and commercial partners.
You'll combine technical authority with commercial awareness - ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to the highest engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities of this Technical Director of Structures role:
Provide technical leadership across all structural engineering projects
Oversee design delivery for low-rise, medium-rise, and complex developments
Act as technical signatory and ensure compliance with UK regulations and best practice
Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of engineers and technicians
Contribute to business strategy, financial performance, and work-winning
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Drive innovation in sustainable and efficient structural solutionsAbout You
Chartered Engineer (MIStructE or MICE preferred)
Significant experience in UK residential and commercial structural design
Proven leadership experience at Associate / Director level or above
Strong commercial acumen and experience contributing to business growth
Confident client-facing communicator
Ambitious, strategic, and motivated to shape a regional engineering offeringWhat's on Offer for this Technical Director of Structures role
Executive-level salary and performance bonus
Autonomy to shape and grow a regional technical team
Flexible working arrangements
A strong pipeline of quality developments
Tailored benefits to suit lifestyleIf you're ready to take ownership of a growing structural engineering operation and leave your mark on the built environment across the Southwest and Thames Valley, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with MIKAELA today