Associate Structural Engineer

Waterman Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Training & development

Salary reviews

25+ holidays

Prestigious projects

Job summary

Waterman Group in Leeds seeks an Associate Structural Engineer to lead design and delivery of diverse projects. You will manage teams, mentor engineers, and drive client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance across all stages.

The role offers hybrid working, strong career progression, and the chance to shape the Leeds Structures team's future with a leading engineering consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE or MICE preferred).
• Significant experience within a structural engineering consultancy environment.
• Strong design experience across multiple sectors and materials.
• Proficient with structural design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds MasterSeries and ETABS.
• Working knowledge of Revit and BIM processes would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee structural design and delivery of projects across sectors.
• Act as key client contact, building relationships throughout lifecycles.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary work with internal teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and conduct design reviews for standards compliance.
• Mentor and develop junior and senior engineers.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting and programme management.
• Prepare and review detailed calculations, specs, reports and documentation.
• Drive safety, sustainability and quality in project delivery.
• Support business development through networking and proposals.
• Contribute to the growth of the Leeds Structures team.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring

Budgeting & planning

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE or MICE)

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

ETABS

Tedds MasterSeries

Revit

Job description

PermanentAs an Associate Structural Engineer, you will lead the delivery of structural engineering projects across multiple sectors, managing teams and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. You will provide technical leadership, oversee project performance, and contribute to business development activities, while mentoring and developing engineers across the team.This role offers excellent career progression and the opportunity to help shape the future growth of the Structures team within Leeds.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the structural design and delivery of projects across sectors including education, healthcare, retail, commercial, industrial, and residential
• Act as a key client contact, building and maintaining strong relationships throughout project lifecycles
• Manage multidisciplinary coordination with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
• Provide technical leadership and undertake design reviews to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Mentor, support, and develop junior and senior engineers within the team
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and programme management
• Prepare and review detailed design calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation
• Drive high standards in safety, sustainability, and quality throughout project delivery
• Support business development activities, including networking, fee proposals, and attending client meetings
• Contribute to the strategic growth and development of the Leeds Structures team

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE or MICE preferred)
• Significant experience within a structural engineering consultancy environment
• Strong technical design experience across a range of sectors and structural materials
• Proficiency with structural design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds MasterSeries, and ETABS
• Working knowledge of Revit and BIM processes would be beneficial
• Proven experience leading projects, managing teams, and maintaining client relationships
• Strong commercial awareness and project management capability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with strong leadership qualities

Why Join Waterman Structures in Leeds?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package with annual salary reviews
• Hybrid Working with flexibility and a collaborative office culture
• Excellent Training & Development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on prestigious and technically challenging projects
• Strong support from an experienced leadership team
• Clear Career Progression opportunities within a growing business
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days rising to 31 with loyalty days), plus bank holidays
• Friendly and supportive team culture with regular social events and activities
• Opportunity to play a key role in the future growth of the Leeds Structures team

About usAt Waterman Group, we are dedicated to delivering some of the world's most exciting and innovative projects in the engineering consultancy field. With a collaborative and diverse team, we're driving forward sustainable design solutions across various sectors. Based in Leeds, our team works on high-profile projects such as schools, healthcare facilities, retail parks, and more, including projects across Leeds.