STRUCTURAL DESIGN MANAGER (Bedfordshire)

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Structural Design Manager to lead engineering projects in Bedfordshire. This role offers a unique opportunity for a Structural Engineer to step into management, focusing on project delivery and client relations rather than hands-on design. The company, specializing in geotechnical and structural engineering, provides a supportive team environment where autonomy is encouraged. With a competitive salary of up to £100,000 and the chance to work on significant housing developments, this position is ideal for professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Experienced Structural Engineer with UK project experience.
• Desire to transition to a managerial and coordination role.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and coordination of engineering works.
• Ensure project delivery from inception to completion.

Skills

Project Management

Client Liaison

Structural Engineering

Geotechnical Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status

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STRUCTURAL DESIGN MANAGER (Bedfordshire), Bedfordshire

Client:

RGB Network

Location:

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Fed up with doing endless structural calculations?

The STRUCTURAL DESIGN MANAGER (Bedfordshire) is a great opportunity for a structural design engineer to transition into a design management role.

Salary and benefits:

• Up to £100,000 (including car allowance) and potential bonus
• This is a great opportunity to move from a consultancy environment to a main contractor setting, with all the associated benefits.

Company details:

Based in Bedfordshire, this privately owned engineering construction company (£20m turnover) specializes in geotechnical and structural engineering, supporting housing developments across London and the South East.

Person specifications:

They seek an experienced Structural Engineer to manage project design, liaising with subcontractors, design consultants, and internal clients to deliver projects on time and within budget. This role focuses on project management and client liaison rather than hands-on design.

This position suits a Structural Engineer with UK project experience who wants to shift away from daily technical design work to a managerial and coordination role.

Job responsibilities include:

• Managing design and coordination of engineering works, providing recommendations to clients, consultancies, and contractors.
• Ensuring project delivery from inception to completion with a high degree of autonomy within a supportive team.
• Occasional involvement in geotechnical design with the in-house team, approaching it from a structural perspective.