Head of Structures

GirlingJones; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy multidisciplinary consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a highly experienced Head of Structural Engineering to lead their thriving team. This role requires steering the team's strategic direction, managing complex projects across various sectors, and ensuring innovative engineering solutions. Candidates must have a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, Chartered status, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and a collaborative work culture focused on professional growth and innovative practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working to support work-life balance

Generous private pension contribution

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Employee ownership/shares scheme

CPD support

A collaborative, supportive work culture in a modern office environment

Qualifications

• A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and Chartered status (CEng) with a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE, IStructE).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering, with a proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong technical expertise in structural analysis, design, and modern construction methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver outstanding service.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Experience in business development and an understanding of commercial project management.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software and design tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects across sectors such as Commercial, Residential, Health, Education, and Infrastructure.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring strong relationships and exceptional service delivery.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Review and approve technical designs, reports, and specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Lead business development initiatives, including bidding for new projects and identifying growth opportunities.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and project schedules to ensure profitability and efficiency.
• Stay abreast of advancements in structural engineering and incorporate new technologies and techniques into the team’s practice.

Skills

Structural analysis

Design

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Business development

Proficiency in industry-standard software

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Chartered status (CEng)

Job description

The Role:

I’m seeking a highly experienced and motivated Head of Structural Engineering to lead a thriving structural engineering team for a busy multidisciplinary consultancy. Based in Cardiff, this role will involve steering the strategic direction of the team, managing projects across multiple sectors, and ensuring the delivery of innovative, high-quality engineering solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic professional to drive growth, mentor a talented team, and make a significant impact within a forward-thinking consultancy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects across sectors such as Commercial, Residential, Health, Education, and Infrastructure.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring strong relationships and exceptional service delivery.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Review and approve technical designs, reports, and specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Lead business development initiatives, including bidding for new projects and identifying growth opportunities.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and project schedules to ensure profitability and efficiency.
• Stay abreast of advancements in structural engineering and incorporate new technologies and techniques into the team’s practice.

Requirements:

• A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and Chartered status (CEng) with a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE, IStructE).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering, with a proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong technical expertise in structural analysis, design, and modern construction methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver outstanding service.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Experience in business development and an understanding of commercial project management.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software and design tools.

What’s In It for Me?

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working to support work-life balance.
• Generous private pension contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee ownership/shares scheme.
• CPD support.
• A collaborative, supportive work culture in a modern office environment.

The Company:

You’ll be joining a busy multidisciplinary consultancy based in Wales, specialising in providing engineering and design solutions across a wide range of sectors. With a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, their diverse project portfolio includes Commercial, Residential, Health, Education, and Infrastructure development. With decades of success behind them, they are driven by a passion for engineering and a vision for shaping the future of the built environment. Join as they continue to grow and delivering sustainable, cutting-edge engineering solutions.