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Associate Structural Director

AKT II

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Job summary

AKT II seeks an Associate Structural Director to manage large-scale structural engineering projects in London. The role involves leading project teams, ensuring quality delivery, and acting as the primary client contact. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in structural design and project management, alongside a Chartered Engineer status.

Benefits

Vibrant social calendar with company-funded events

Competitive salary

Qualifications

Chartered Structural Engineer status required with relevant experience.
Proven ability in managing large projects and teams.
Strong design knowledge with ability to work closely with architects.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver structural engineering projects from concept to construction.
Manage project teams and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Act as primary technical contact for clients and oversee financial control.

Skills

Project Management

Structural Design

Communication

Education

Good degree in Engineering

Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related Professional Body

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AKT II’s outstanding reputation, stability and growth has attracted the very best professionals with the promise of progressing and expanding their careers. This continued growth has led to the expansion of the company into key geographies across the globe: Cambridge, Manchester and Bristol in the UK, as well as Copenhagen and Toronto internationally.

The position.

Discipline: Structural Engineering

Location: London

AKT II’s outstanding reputation, stability and growth has attracted the very best professionals with the promise of progressing and expanding their careers. This continued growth has led to the expansion of the company into key geographies across the globe: Cambridge, Manchester and Bristol in the UK, as well as Copenhagen and Toronto internationally.

The position.

AKT II is seeking a highly motivated Chartered Structural Engineer to join our team at Associate Director level. In this senior role, you will support the management of large-scale projects and multidisciplinary teams within our Structural Engineering group, reporting directly to a Managing Director.

We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in structural design and project management on major developments. You’ll bring a strong understanding of the construction industry, along with experience managing the design phase of complex projects — including financial oversight and design coordination. Prior experience leading design teams is highly desirable, as is the commercial awareness to contribute to strategic project decisions.

At AKT II you will gain the opportunity to work on some of the most interesting and complex buildings around the world with current complete projects in over 50 countries.

The role and responsibilities.

As a Associate Director your responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Lead and deliver structural engineering projects from concept through to construction, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance
Manage project teams and resources, including programme planning, budgeting, and performance reviews
Act as the primary technical contact for clients, attending design meetings and presenting design ideas clearly
Oversee financial control of projects, including fee proposals, invoicing support, and identifying additional opportunities
Coordinate with internal teams and external collaborators to ensure integrated, value-driven design solution
Support innovation, promote cross-disciplinary working, and contribute to continuous improvement across the practice
Ensure health, safety, quality, and environmental standards are met throughout project delivery

Required Skills.

Excellent technical background in the design of building structures in all traditional materials.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate experience in managing and leading teams and projects across a range of industry sectors.
Enthusiastic, pro-active and able to work on their own initiative.
Proven design and project management experience delivering to quality, time and budget
Previous exposure with developers, major contractors, clients of both national and local authorities as well as leading Architects is highly desirable

Qualifications And Experience.

Good degree in Engineering
Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related Professional Body i.e. CEng MIStructE / MICE
Must have relevant experience of the management and delivery of design for major building projects
Experienced in the delivery of complete lifecycle projects through to completion
Strong general design knowledge with the ability to work closely with architects and other professionals to develop coordinated designs from concept to construction.
A familiarity with relevant design codes in concrete, steel and timber design is essential. (A solid understanding of Eurocodes will be advantageous)
Experience working with clients, designers, and contractors, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and deliver high-quality design solutions.

What's in it for you?

The chance to work for an innovative, design-led studio based in London with the opportunity to work on some of the very best projects across UK, Europe and internationally, plus a friendly, dedicated team and a competitive salary. You’ll receive AKT II’s many employee benefits including a vibrant social calendar, with many company-funded events and activities.

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Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

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Full-time

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Business Development and Sales
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