Associate Director, Structural Engineering & Seismic Leadership

AECOM; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Extra annual leave (up to 6 weeks)

Flexible public holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director – Structural Engineer (NSQEP) to provide technical leadership on complex projects across defence, research and nuclear sectors. You will drive structural and seismic design, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and mentor engineers to uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Based in Adelaide with relocation considered, the role requires extensive seismic experience, NSQEP accreditation, and Chartered Engineer status to deliver safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; postgraduate qualifications in seismic or nuclear engineering are advantageous.
• 15+ years' experience in structural engineering, including significant experience on complex seismic structures and safety-critical projects.
• Demonstrated NSQEP or work within highly regulated nuclear environments.
• Chartered Engineer and Registered Professional Engineer (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of Australian and international seismic, nuclear and structural design standards.
• Proficiency in advanced structural analysis software including ETABS, SpaceGass and RAPT.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural and seismic design of complex buildings and safety-critical facilities in defence, research, and nuclear sectors.
• Provide technical leadership and NSQEP oversight, ensuring compliance with codes and safety requirements.
• Deliver advanced structural and seismic analyses, including dynamic assessments and resilience studies.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with clients, stakeholders and specialists.
• Review and assure quality of structural deliverables across project phases.
• Support nuclear safety cases and regulatory submissions.

Skills

NSQEP experience

Chartered Engineer

Leadership

Project delivery

Seismic design

Regulatory compliance

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Postgraduate in seismic or nuclear engineering

Tools

ETABS

SpaceGass

RAPT

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director – Structural Engineer (NSQEP) to provide technical leadership on complex projects across defence, research and nuclear sectors. You will drive structural and seismic design, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and mentor engineers to uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Based in Adelaide with relocation considered, the role requires extensive seismic experience, NSQEP accreditation, and Chartered Engineer status to deliver safe, compliant