Associate Structural Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Exeter is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer and Team Lead to establish, grow and direct our structural capability, building a new team within our multidisciplinary office. You will guide technical delivery across building structures projects, develop client relations in the Southwest, and lead a high-performing, collaborative team.

Chartered status and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer qualification required.
• Experience directing delivery of building structures projects from concept through design and construction.
• Strong technical knowledge across structural materials, foundation design, structural assessment and standards.
• Proven experience in project, design and commercial management within an engineering consultancy.
• Experience leading and motivating engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop and grow the structural engineering team in Exeter.
• Provide technical guidance and assurance across structural engineering projects.
• Steer multidisciplinary commissions to deliver quality, programme and commercial outcomes.
• Review calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Develop the technical capability and career progression of engineers.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Identify opportunities and direct work-winning activities (fee proposals, bids, tenders).
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Bid/proposals experience

Ownership & collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Associate Structural Engineer and Team Lead to establish, grow and direct our structural engineering capability in Exeter. This is a key strategic appointment, offering the opportunity to build and shape a new team within an established multidisciplinary office while contributing to the continued growth of our Building Structures business across the Southwest and wider UK.

You will be a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer with a proven track record of delivering building structures projects and steering teams. Working closely with clients, multidisciplinary colleagues and industry partners, you will provide technical guidance, drive project delivery and help develop practical, commercially successful solutions.

A strong understanding of the regional buildings market, or the ability to quickly develop a network across Exeter and the Southwest, will be important. You will play a key role in developing client relationships, identifying opportunities and supporting business growth through bid and tender activities.

Our Exeter office delivers multidisciplinary design, engineering and advisory services across sectors including education, commercial, residential, aviation, defence, energy, civil infrastructure and rail. Supported by an established regional and national Building Structures practice, you will have access to specialist expertise, a broad client base and diverse project opportunities, while having the platform to grow and lead a successful structural engineering team.

Your role

• Establish, develop and grow the structural engineering team in Exeter.

• Provide technical guidance and assurance across structural engineering projects.

• Steer the project and design management of multidisciplinary commissions, delivering agreed quality, programme and commercial outcomes.

• Review calculations, drawings, specifications and other technical deliverables.

• Develop the technical capability and career progression of engineers across the team.

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

• Identify opportunities and direct work-winning activities, including fee proposals, bids and tender submissions.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

About you

Essential

• Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer.

• Significant experience directing the delivery of building structures projects from concept through detailed design and construction.

• Strong technical knowledge across common structural materials, foundation design, structural assessment and relevant design standards.

• Demonstrable project, design and commercial management experience within an engineering consultancy.

• Experience spearheading, developing and motivating engineering teams.

• Strong client relationship, stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Experience guiding or making a significant contribution to work winning, fee proposals and bids.

• Ability to take ownership while working collaboratively across a multidisciplinary business.

Desirable skills & attributes

• Knowledge of the Exeter and Southwest buildings market with an established client and industry network.

• Experience establishing, directing, or growing a structural engineering team.

• Experience working across one or more relevant sectors, such as commercial, residential, education, defence, or infrastructure.

• Strong leadership potential, with the drive to build and develop a successful team.

• Self-motivated, collaborative, and proactive, with an innovative and solutions-focused approach.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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