Associate / Associate Director

GirlingJones; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent structural and civil engineering consultancy based in Exeter seeks an experienced Associate Structural Engineer. This leadership role involves overseeing project delivery, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating across locations, while offering a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Bi-annual performance-related bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Company pension scheme

Structured career progression

Involvement in exciting UK-wide projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ post-graduate experience in structural engineering.
• Proven track record in leading projects and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to deliver high-quality designs under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in structural design and project delivery.
• Manage and mentor engineers to support technical excellence.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders for consistent project quality.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Excellence

Client Coordination

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Membership of the ICE or IStructE

Job description

Associate / Associate Director – Structural Engineer
Location: Exeter
Discipline: Structural Engineering
Salary: £70k – £90k DoE Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits

An independent and forward-thinking structural and civil engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Structural Engineer to join its growing team in Exeter. This is a key leadership position offering the opportunity to shape the direction of projects and mentor junior staff within a thriving office, while collaborating across multiple UK locations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take a lead role in structural design and project delivery across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial, and retail developments.
• Manage and mentor engineers and technicians to support technical excellence and career progression within the team.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues in other offices to ensure consistent project quality and delivery.
• Provide technical leadership, review work for accuracy and compliance, and contribute to the development of internal design standards.
• Ensure commercial awareness is maintained throughout project lifecycles.

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Membership of the ICE or IStructE.
• Minimum of 8 years’ post-graduate experience in structural engineering.
• Proven track record in leading projects and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to deliver high-quality designs under tight deadlines while ensuring team coordination and client satisfaction.

What’s in It for Me?

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Bi-annual performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• Company pension scheme
• Structured career progression within a supportive, ambitious practice
• Involvement in exciting and innovative UK-wide projects

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