Associate - Structures

HDR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects. You will oversee project budgets, provide technical oversight, and manage client relationships while mentoring a team. The role requires a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, chartership or progress towards it, and at least 6 years of experience in an engineering design consultancy. Proficiency in tools like Tekla and Revit is essential. This is a full-time position based in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in engineering design consultancy.
• Experience delivering structural projects across various sectors.
• Experience with data centre projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of projects from concept to completion.
• Provide technical oversight on complex engineering schemes.
• Manage client relationships and represent the business at meetings.
• Oversee project budgets and commercial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in Tekla

Knowledge of UK design standards

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered or working towards Chartership

Tools

Revit

ETABS

Robot

Tedds

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centres driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimising energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

About You

We are looking for someone who is personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

About The Role

As an Associate Structural Engineer you will have the opportunity to provide management to the Structures group, whilst monitoring and delivering projects with effective use of resources relative to fee with maximum profitability, maintaining technical quality, professionalism and completing all design activities to programme. You will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion
• Provide technical oversight on complex schemes, ensuring innovative and efficient solutions
• Manage client relationships and represent the business at meetings and presentations
• Oversee project budgets, programmes and commercial performance
• Mentor and develop engineers and technicians within the team
• Support business development activities, bids and proposals
• Contribute to strategic growth plans and team expansion

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (IStructE or ICE preferred)
• Proven experience within an engineering design consultancy (minimum 6yrs) delivering structural projects across a range of sectors (experience working on data centre projects is highly desirable)
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards and regulations
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project finances
• Confident communicator with leadership ambition
• Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Tekla, Tedds, ETABS, Robot, Revit)

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Location

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London

Other Locations: United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow, United Kingdom-England-Manchester

Industry

Building Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Building Structural

Job Posting

Mar 12, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.