Structural Technical Director

Consult; Welwyn; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Consult is seeking a Senior Structural Technical Director to lead complex structural design across major projects. You will act as the go‑to expert for challenging structural problems, shape design standards, and mentor engineers as part of a Centre of Excellence focused on quality and innovation.

The role demands deep technical capability, strong communication, and a passion for solving non‑standard engineering challenges at scale within a leading civil and structural consultancy.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status required or clearly demonstrated equivalent.
• Extensive consultancy experience in structural design.
• Proven ability to direct complex structural design and reviews across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of complex structural projects.
• Provide advanced analysis and design direction across project teams.
• Review high‑risk or complex designs and provide specialist guidance.
• Mentor engineers and shape design standards within the Centre of Excellence.
• Drive design excellence, innovation and sustainability.
• Capture lessons learned to improve technical processes.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Consultancy experience

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Mentoring engineers

Education

Chartered Engineer status (CEng/MIStructE or CEng/MICE)

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

High‑Impact Technical Leadership | Complex Structural Design | Centre of Excellence

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

A leading civil & structural engineering consultancy delivering major projects across data centres, logistics, energy, pharma, retail and large‑scale development is seeking an exceptional Structural Technical Director. This is a senior technical specialist role — ideal for someone who wants to stay deeply hands‑on, solve complex engineering challenges, and influence technical excellence across the business.

The Role

You’ll act as the go‑to expert for complex structural design problems, providing advanced technical direction across multiple project teams. Expect involvement in concept development, detailed structural analysis, design reviews, buildability assessments, and solving non‑standard engineering challenges. You’ll help shape design standards, mentor engineers, and contribute to a Centre of Excellence focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Work On

• Leading the technical design of complex structural projects
• Developing efficient, elegant and buildable structural solutions
• Advanced analysis across steel, concrete, masonry and timber
• Reviewing high‑risk or complex designs and providing specialist guidance
• Supporting project teams with alternative approaches and engineering judgement
• Driving design excellence, digital innovation and sustainability
• Capturing lessons learned and improving technical processes

What You Bring

• Chartered Engineer (CEng MIStructE or CEng MICE)
• Significant consultancy experience in structural design
• Exceptional technical capability and deep understanding of structural behaviour
• Strong experience solving complex, non‑standard engineering problems
• Ability to guide engineers without taking ownership away from project teams
• Excellent communication and commercial awareness

This role is perfect for a senior structural engineer who thrives on technical depth, enjoys solving challenging problems, and wants to influence engineering quality at scale.