Associate Director (Buildings Structures)

Aldwych Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural engineering consultancy in London is seeking an Associate Director (Structures) to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in building structures and be a Chartered Engineer. Responsibilities include managing RIBA projects, leading design teams, and contributing to hands-on design. The firm offers competitive salary and various benefits including flexible working options, healthcare, and a strong bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday with options to buy/sell

Agile working – flexible work from home options

Pension

Healthcare

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual salary and performance reviews

Employee wellness programmes

Travel insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes

Discounted gym & dental insurance offers

Electric car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of buildings structures experience.
• Able to manage projects and lead a design team.

Responsibilities

• Involved in RIBA projects at Stages 1 & 2.
• Help manage the team and deliver projects.
• Contribute hands-on design.

Skills

Chartered structural engineer

Strong concept design

Creativity

Liaison skills

Knowledge of Rhino

Knowledge of Dynamo

Knowledge of Grasshopper

Experience in RC structures

Experience in steel structures

Job description

Associate Director (Structures)

London EC2 | £70k-£85k

We are looking for a Chartered structural engineer at Associate level or above who is ready for a fresh challenge. If you are forward‑thinking, dynamic in design, able to manage projects and lead a design team, we want to hear from you.

You will be involved in RIBA projects at Stages 1 & 2, so strong concept design, creativity and liaison skills are essential. Working closely with the Structural Director, you will help manage the team, deliver projects and contribute hands‑on design. Knowledge of Rhino, Dynamo and Grasshopper is a plus, and experience in both RC and steel structures is required.

Our firm is a well‑established, highly reputable property consultancy covering architecture, MEP, surveying, sustainability, masterplanning and structural design. With around 200 staff and a century‑long heritage, we operate in a financially secure environment and value collaboration, mutual support and efficiency.

Projects vary in size and scope, including defence, industrial, residential, police, garden centre, school and concrete mid‑rise frame work. Typical project values range from £10m to £200m.

We expect a minimum of 10 years of buildings structures experience for this role.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (option to buy/sell extra)
• Agile working – flexible work from home options
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Various social events
• Excellent discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual salary and performance reviews
• Laptop
• Employee wellness and assistance programmes
• Travel insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
• Discounted gym & dental insurance offers
• Various social activities
• Optional charity day
• Electric car lease scheme

Contact: Sam Robson (phone number removed)

Equality & Diversity

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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