Associate Director - Structural Engineering

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Chester; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working considered

Establish and lead a new regional офис

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Associate Director - Structural Engineering to lead the North West and North Wales operation, with a remit to develop new business, mentor engineers, and possibly establish a new regional office.

The role combines technical leadership with strategic growth across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have Chartered Engineer status, 10+ years in structural engineering consultancy, and at least 5 years in leadership, with strong client development

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE or MICE) is essential.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in structural engineering consultancy.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience delivering refurbishment and new-build projects.
• Proven skills in client relationship development and fee proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the structural engineering operation across the North West and North Wales.
• Potentially establish and grow a new regional office, including recruitment, team development and operational management.
• Identify new business opportunities, develop client relationships and secure additional structural engineering projects.
• Manage and oversee an existing portfolio of structural engineering projects.
• Provide technical leadership, ensuring structural designs comply with relevant standards and regulations.
• Lead the delivery of both refurbishment and new-build structural engineering projects.
• Manage project budgets, fee proposals, financial performance and resource allocation.
• Mentor and support existing engineers, including junior staff working towards professional qualifications.
• Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines and regional offices.
• Represent the business at client meetings, networking events and industry functions.
• Support the long-term growth and commercial performance of the structural engineering division.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring engineers

Communication

Business development

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Associate Director - Structural Engineering

Location: North West England - Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, Mold or Ellesmere Port (Remote Working Considered) Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience) Our client, an established and growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Structural Engineering to support its continued expansion across the North West of England and North Wales. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chartered Structural Engineer to take ownership of a regional operation, develop new business opportunities and potentially establish a new office, supported by an established consultancy with an existing client base and project workload. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness, business development capabilities and proven leadership experience. The role offers considerable flexibility, with the opportunity to establish a new regional office or work remotely, depending on the successful candidate's preferences and experience. You will be joining a well-established consultancy with an existing structural engineering team, taking responsibility for delivering projects, mentoring engineers and developing relationships with new and existing clients.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary circa £70,000, dependent on experience
• Permanent, senior leadership position
• Flexible working arrangements, with remote working considered
• Opportunity to establish and lead a new regional office
• Existing project workload and established client relationships
• Opportunity to build and develop your own engineering team
• Support from an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy
• Significant autonomy and long-term career development opportunities
• Additional benefits to be confirmed

Job Overview

• Lead and develop the structural engineering operation across the North West and North Wales
• Potentially establish and grow a new regional office, including recruitment, team development and operational management
• Identify new business opportunities, develop client relationships and secure additional structural engineering projects
• Manage and oversee an existing portfolio of structural engineering projects
• Provide technical leadership, ensuring structural designs comply with relevant standards and regulations
• Lead the delivery of both refurbishment and new-build structural engineering projects
• Manage project budgets, fee proposals, financial performance and resource allocation
• Mentor and support existing engineers, including junior staff working towards professional qualifications
• Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines and regional offices
• Represent the business at client meetings, networking events and industry functions
• Support the long-term growth and commercial performance of the structural engineering division

Job Requirements

• Degree qualified in Structural Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE or MICE) - essential
• Minimum 10 years' experience within structural engineering consultancy or a closely related environment
• At least 5 years' experience in a leadership or management position
• Strong technical background across structural engineering design, including both refurbishment and new-build projects
• Experience designing and assessing structures using a variety of construction materials
• Proven experience developing client relationships, securing new business and preparing fee proposals
• Commercial awareness, including project budgets, profitability, financial management and resource planning
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and managing structural engineering teams
• Ability to mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the region
• Experience establishing a new office, developing a business unit or growing an engineering team would be advantageous
• Experience delivering structural engineering projects within the hospitality sector, including pubs, restaurants and hotels, would be highly desirable