Associate Director (Buildings Structures)

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural engineering consultancy based in London is seeking an Associate Director (Structures) to manage projects, lead a team and collaborate closely with the Structural Director. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered structural engineer with a minimum of 10 years of buildings structural experience, proficient in RC and steel construction. The position offers an excellent salary and numerous benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a generous bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday (option to buy/sell extra)

Agile working (work from home options)

Pension

Healthcare

Employee wellness and assistance programmes

Travel insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes

Discounted gym & dental insurance offers

Electric car lease scheme

Various social activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of buildings structural experience at Associate level or above.
• Chartered structural engineer certification required.
• Experience in both RC and steel construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage concept design during RIBA stage 1 & 2 projects.
• Liaise with stakeholders and lead a design team.
• Assist the Structural Director with team management and project delivery.

Skills

Chartered structural engineer

Experience in RC and steel construction

Knowledge of Rhino

Knowledge of Dynamo

Knowledge of Grasshopper

Education

Chartered status

Tools

Rhino

Dynamo

Grasshopper

Job description

Associate Director (Structures)

Location: London EC2

Salary: £70k-£85k

Are you a Chartered structural engineer working at Associate level or above and seeking a new challenge? Are you forward‑thinking and dynamic in your design approach? Able to manage projects, enjoy diversity of work and lead a design team?

As Associate Director you will be involved in RIBA stage 1 & 2 projects, managing concept design, liaising with stakeholders and leading a design team. You will work alongside the Structural Director assisting with team management, project delivery and hands‑on design. Knowledge of Rhino, Dynamo and Grasshopper is useful and experience in both RC and steel is essential.

Projects will range across the defence sector, industrial buildings, residential developments, schools, police facilities and other venues, with values from £10m to £200m.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Chartered structural engineer
• Associate level or above experience
• Minimum 10 years of buildings structural experience
• Experience in both RC and steel construction
• Knowledge of Rhino, Dynamo and Grasshopper is desirable

Benefits offered in addition to an excellent base salary will include:

• 25 days holiday (option to buy/sell extra)
• Agile working (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

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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