Associate Structural Engineer

Skilled Careers; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering consultancy in Kent is seeking an experienced Associate Structural Engineer to join their team. This pivotal leadership role involves acting as the right hand to the Director, offering technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and engaging in business development. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise across various projects and a proactive approach to winning work. This position offers genuine career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Influence on team development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with diverse project types in structural engineering.
• Proven leadership experience with mentoring responsibilities.
• Ability to engage in business development and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a crucial bridge between senior management and the engineering team.
• Provide technical leadership across various projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality technical delivery.
• Contribute to strategic decisions for team and company direction.
• Engage in business development and client interaction.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership

Business development

Versatility

Job description

Overview

Associate Structural Engineer - Kent

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We're working with a well-established and growing engineering consultancy based in Kent that's looking for a driven Associate Structural Engineer to join the team. This is a key leadership role - you'll be the right hand to the Director and act as a crucial bridge between senior management and the wider engineering team. If you're looking for greater responsibility, more client interaction, and the chance to shape a dynamic, talented team, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Act as the right hand to the Director and bridge between senior management and the wider engineering team.
• Provide technical leadership across a diverse project portfolio, from house extensions and basement excavations to complex commercial and residential developments.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage technical delivery to ensure quality outcomes.
• Contribute to strategic decisions and help shape the direction of the team and company.
• Engage in business development, be confident in client interactions, and contribute to winning work for the consultancy.
• Adapt to a wide range of project types, showing versatility and a broad skill set.

What You'll Bring

• Strong technical expertise across a wide variety of projects.
• Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring engineers and guiding technical delivery.
• Business development mindset with confidence in front of clients and a proactive approach to winning work.
• Versatility and adaptability to pivot between project types as portfolio demands.

What’s On Offer

• A pivotal leadership role in a respected, growing consultancy.
• Direct influence on team development and company direction.
• A supportive, ambitious environment with genuine career progression.

If you're ready to make a real impact and take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.