ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, STRUCTURES (EQUITY POTENTIAL)

Conrad Consulting; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil and structural engineering consultancy in Southeast London seeks an Associate Director of Structures. This senior role offers the chance to lead high-profile projects, mentor engineers, and contribute to business development with a competitive salary and equity potential. If you're an ambitious structural engineer eager for career progression, this opportunity allows you to shape the future of a growing practice.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Equity potential

Exposure to landmark projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering structural schemes across sectors.
• Commercially astute with ability to contribute to operational strategy.
• Collaborative approach to team and client management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and mentoring engineers.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Shape future growth of the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Education

Chartered (MIStructE or MICE)

Significant relevant experience

Job description

Equity Potential | Strategic Leadership Role | High-Profile Projects

We are working with a well-established and forward-thinking civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Southeast London, currently seeking an Associate Director of Structures to join their senior leadership team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious structural engineer ready to take the next step in their career — with the potential for equity on offer for the right individual.

The firm has built a reputation for delivering intelligent, design-led engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. These range from complex residential and commercial developments to major data centre schemes, with values reaching into the £multi-millions.

As Associate Director, you will play a key strategic role in the business — leading project delivery, mentoring engineers, managing client relationships, and helping shape the future growth of the practice. You'll work closely with the Directors, with a clear path toward further leadership responsibilities and ownership.

Requirements:

• Chartered (MIStructE or MICE) or with significant relevant experience
• Proven experience delivering a range of structural schemes across sectors
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative approach to team and client management
• Commercially astute with the ability to contribute to business development and operational strategy

On offer:

• A leadership position within a highly regarded, design-focused consultancy
• Exposure to landmark projects and long-standing clients
• Competitive salary, generous benefits package, and flexible hybrid working
• A genuine opportunity for career progression — including equity potential

If you're looking for a new challenge where your ideas and leadership will shape the future of a growing practice, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion and further details, please forward your CV to Graham Ventham.