Associate Director of Structures

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil and structural design practice in the North West is seeking an Associate Director of Structures to oversee project management and team leadership in residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil/structural engineering, with at least 10 years of experience and chartered status.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory Bank Holidays

Annual salary reviews

Stakeholder pension

Professional subscriptions

Engineering training courses

CPDs, workshops, and mentoring

Regular social and family events

Flexible, friendly work environment

Profit shares and bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 10 years post-qualification experience in civil and structural engineering.
• Full UK driving license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects on various development types.
• Produce detailed designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Liaise with contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Structural analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Client focused

Education

BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered (MICE or MIStructE)

Tools

Structural analysis and design software

Job description

Associate Director of Structures

WIGAN

REF MR406

Salary up to £70,000

Our client is a successful well-established, civil and structural design practice operating from a friendly, design office in the North West. They are actively seeking an AD level Structural Engineer to assist in the leading and management of the team in working on residential, commercial, industrial and mixed use development projects.

In order to be considered for this Associate Director of Structures role you will;

• Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent
• At least 10 years post qualification experience in civil and structural engineering
• Full UK driving license and own transport
• Chartered (MICE or MIStructE)

Key responsibilities of this Associate Director of Structures role include:

• Detailed knowledge of structural design and detailing using all relevant UK and European codes of practice
• Producing preliminary design solutions and reviewing with clients as part of design strategy
• Producing detailed designs, calculations and specifications and technical reviews
• Attendance at design, project progress, and client engagement meetings
• Liaising with contractors, clients, third party organisations and stakeholders, answering queries in relation to technical detailing
• Design in all forms of construction including steelwork, reinforced / precast concrete, masonry and timber
• Structural appraisals of commercial, industrial and residential structures
• Management of projects cost and programme
• Management of sustainability criteria
• Complying with designers’ duties under the CDM Regulations
• Produce sketches, drawings and writing structural appraisal reports
• Supervising the CAD/Revit technicians and junior engineers on technical / construction details and undertaking QA reviews
• Selling, marketing and business development of existing clients and being alert to new leads

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Confidence and ability with team and project management
• Ambitious, committed, and with integrity
• Good experience of structural analysis and design software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of own work and that of others working with you
• Ability to supervise and develop a team whilst working as part of a wider team
• Be proactive without supervision
• Client focused approach with good interpersonal and communication skills

For this Associate Director of Structural Engineering role our client is offering:

• Attractive salary dependent upon experience
• 25 days holiday including Christmas closure, plus statutory Bank Holiday
• Annual salary reviews
• Stakeholder pension
• Professional subscriptions
• Professional exam fees
• Engineering training courses
• CPDs, workshops and mentoring
• Regular social and family events
• Flexible, friendly and supportive work environment
• Profit shares and bonuses

To discuss this AD Structural Engineer role please call MIKAELA on 07891 437412 or email your CV to [e-mail]