Associate Structural Engineer

ICE Recruit; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing design-led engineering consultancy in Bristol is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer. This senior leadership role involves not just project delivery but also plays a key part in client relationships, business development, and mentoring a team. You'll be leading high-quality projects while enjoying a competitive salary between £65,000 – £70,000 and various benefits, including flexible working and a path for further career advancement. This is a unique opportunity to shape your own team within an established setting.

Benefits

£65,000 – £70,000 salary

Competitive package including bonus, healthcare, and pension

Flexible and hybrid working

Supportive, collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Chartered Structural Engineer with strong experience in commercial and residential projects.
• Proven ability in client-facing roles and relationship management.
• Demonstrated business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver commercial and residential engineering projects.
• Act as a key client contact and trusted advisor.
• Support business development and win repeat work.
• Mentor and manage a team of structural engineers.

Skills

Chartered status (MIStructE or MICE)

Client-facing ability

Relationship management

Business development capability

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Job description

The Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Associate Structural Engineer to join a growing, design-led civil and structural engineering consultancy in its Bristol office. This is a senior leadership role for a chartered engineer who wants more than just project delivery. You’ll play a key role in client relationships, business development and team growth, with platform to shape your own team within an established and busy office of around 12 professionals. The consultancy delivers high-quality commercial and residential projects and operates with a boutique mindset – selective clients, bespoke solutions and strong technical standards – without the bureaucracy of a corporate giant.

The Role

As Associate Structural Engineer, you will combine technical leadership with client‑facing and commercial responsibilities, helping drive both project delivery and the strategic growth of the Bristol office.

• Leading and delivering commercial and residential structural engineering projects
• Acting as a key client contact and trusted technical advisor
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting business development and winning repeat work
• Mentoring, managing and growing a team of structural engineers
• Overseeing technical quality, consistency and design standards
• Working collaboratively with architects and the wider design team
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the Bristol office

About You

We are seeking a confident, commercially aware Chartered Structural Engineer who brings:

• Chartered status (MIStructE or MICE)
• Strong experience delivering commercial and residential projects
• Proven client‑facing ability and relationship management experience
• Demonstrable business development and work‑winning capability
• Leadership experience or a clear desire to grow and manage a team
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder skills
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset

What’s In It For You?

• £65,000 – £70,000 salary
• Competitive package including bonus, healthcare and pension
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Clear route to senior leadership beyond Associate
• Opportunity to build and lead your own team
• Supportive, collaborative and design‑led culture
• High‑quality projects without corporate red tape

Why This Role?

If you’re an Associate‑ready Structural Engineer – or an established Associate looking for a better platform – this is a rare chance to shape a team, own clients and grow a regional presence, without starting from scratch.

Interested?

Apply in confidence to learn more.