Associate Director – Civil & Structural Engineering – Leicester

Aztrum; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

8 statutory holidays

Wellbeing Employee AssistanceProgramme

Company-contributory pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Job summary

AZTRUM is seeking an Associate Director in Leicester to lead civil and structural projects and provide technical direction. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio—from commercial to education—while mentoring engineers and coordinating design teams.

You will drive project delivery, ensure quality and safety, and build strong client relationships in a growing consultancy. Hybrid working and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 9 years post-graduate experience.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership through IStructE or ICE.
• Strong design and structural analysis experience across steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating design teams.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design across a varied portfolio of projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
• Ensure projects are delivered to programme and deadlines.
• Build long-term client relationships and liaise with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Review and produce technical reports, calculations and project documentation.

Skills

Design & analysis

Project management

Mentoring engineers

Communication skills

Client liaison

Organisation

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered status or working towards Chartership (IStructE/ICE)

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

Associate Director – Civil & Structural Engineering – Leicester

Are you an experienced Civil or Structural Engineer looking for a new challenge within a growing and ambitious consultancy?

I'm working with an established engineering consultancy with a strong track record and exciting growth plans, who are looking to appoint an Associate Director to join their Leicester team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a senior leadership position, managing a team and delivering a diverse range of civil and structural engineering projects across the commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare and education sectors, with project values of up to £50 million.

The Role

As Associate Director, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of civil and structural engineering projects, whilst providing technical leadership and supporting the continued growth and development of the team.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Manage the civil and structural engineering design across a varied portfolio of projects
• Lead projects across commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare and education sectors
• Provide technical expertise across steel, concrete, timber and masonry structures
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technicians
• Allocate resources effectively to ensure projects are delivered to programme and deadlines
• Liaise confidently with clients, consultants and contractors
• Represent the company at meetings and build strong long-term client relationships
• Review and produce accurate technical reports, calculations and project documentation
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining high technical standards
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the business

About You

• A BEng or MEng qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 9 years' post-graduate experience
• Chartered status, or be actively working towards Chartership through IStructE or ICE
• Strong design and structural analysis experience across steel, concrete, timber and masonry
• Proficiency with relevant engineering design and analysis software
• Proven experience managing projects and coordinating design teams
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing engineers and technicians
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence dealing with clients, consultants and contractors
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• A positive, collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What's on Offer?

• Attractive salary with excellent development opportunities
• Hybrid working policy
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days' annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to 30 days, plus 8 statutory holidays
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme
• Tailored employee benefits package
• Income protection scheme
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Dedicated training and development programme
• IStructE and ICE Chartership mentoring
• Professional institution membership funded by the company
• Long service awards at 10, 15 and 20 years
• Company-funded team building events

Why Apply?

Join a company established in 1985 with a reliable track record, ambitious growth plans and an exciting forward workload.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil or Structural Engineer to take the next step in their career, combining technical responsibility, project leadership and team management within a supportive and growing consultancy.