Head of Civil / Structural Engineering

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Civil / Structural Engineering to oversee engineering quality across high-impact projects. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance, and promoting cost efficiency. Ideal candidates are Chartered Engineers with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Accountable for delivering safe, code-compliant designs.
• Promoting cost efficiency and structural optimisation.
• Leading a team of engineers and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Managing civil and structural engineering function.
• Approving calculations and analytical models.
• Contributing to project design reviews and client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Excellence

Cost Efficiency

Structural Optimisation

Education

Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer

Job description

Head of Civil / Structural Engineering

Adlington | Full Time | Days | Permanent

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Are you a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer with a passion for technical excellence and leadership? We are recruiting for a Head of Civil / Structural Engineering to take ownership of engineering quality and performance across a portfolio of high-impact projects in the construction and process industries.

In this pivotal role, you will be accountable for delivering safe, code-compliant designs on time and within scope, while also promoting cost efficiency and structural optimisation. Reporting to the Group Engineering Director, you will lead a team of engineers across multiple sites, overseeing performance, mentoring talent, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. Collaboration with other technical leaders will be key, ensuring alignment across departments and project delivery teams.

This role involves managing all aspects of the civil and structural engineering function, including the development and implementation of engineering tools and processes. You will be expected to approve calculations and analytical models, support internal checking procedures, and contribute to project design reviews. You will also play a key part in client meetings, site and condition surveys, and post-project evaluations to ensure lessons learned are captured and applied.

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