Associate Director - Structures

Conrad Consulting Ltd.; Colchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE Recruit is partnering with a thriving structural engineering consultancy in Colchester to appoint an Associate Director - Structures. Based in Colchester, you will lead project delivery across residential, education, heritage and healthcare sectors, combining technical excellence with commercial awareness.

You will oversee client relationships, mentor engineers, shape strategy, win bids, and drive growth of the structural department while maintaining high standards of quality and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of a varied portfolio of projects across sectors.
• Lead project teams and ensure technical quality.
• Develop and maintain key client relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to bids.
• Mentor engineers and technicians; support career development.
• Help shape the strategic direction of the structural department.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Client facing

Mentoring

Business development

Job description

Associate Director - Structures

Colchester

£70k-£75k plus benefits

Are you for an ambitious Associate Director looking to join a thriving and expanding structural engineering consultancy in Colchester?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an established Associate Director ready to take that next significant career step, playing a pivotal role in the continued growth and success of our client's business.

Taking a senior leadership position, you will oversee the delivery of a varied portfolio of projects spanning residential, education, heritage, healthcare and other sectors. Combining strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and excellent client-facing skills, you will lead project teams, develop key client relationships and help shape the future direction of the structural engineering department.

You will take responsibility for project delivery, technical quality and team performance, while mentoring and developing engineers and technicians. You will also play an important role in business development, identifying new opportunities, contributing to bids and proposals, and helping drive the consultancy's continued expansion.

Strong leadership, communication and commercial skills are essential, alongside the confidence and ambition to influence business strategy and build lasting client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior leadership role, where you can make a real impact, influence the direction of the business and further develop your career towards a senior directorship.