Structural Technology Engineering Lead

BRE; Watford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 5%

Life assurance 4x salary

Maternity package enhanced

Health cashback scheme

Onsite facilities

Job summary

BRE seeks a Lead Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership across structural engineering activities, testing, and assurance services in the Structural Technology team. You will guide project delivery, ensure quality outcomes, and support business growth while maintaining BRE's independence and integrity.

You will apply advanced structural engineering principles, BS EN standards, and fire design expertise to a diverse range of projects, mentoring colleagues and liaising with clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Proven capability in leading and managing complex structural engineering activities.
• Strong working knowledge of BS and EN codes and standards and their application.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Structural Technology team to deliver objectives, revenue targets, and growth.
• Provide technical leadership across projects, ensuring testing, assessment, inspection, and consultancy services meet quality standards.
• Drive business development and market growth by identifying opportunities and building client relationships.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, industry bodies, and stakeholders while upholding independence and integrity.
• Represent BRE externally at events and develop strategic partnerships and new opportunities.
• Lead client engagements, understand customer requirements, and prepare high-quality proposals and reports.
• Apply advanced structural engineering principles, static and dynamic mechanics, and BS EN standards to test programmes and assessments.
• Utilise expertise in structural design, fire‑resistant design to BS EN standards, and construction methods in the UK.
• Foster collaboration across teams to ensure efficient project delivery and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

BS/EN standards

Structural mechanics

Team coordination

Proposal writing

Business development

UK construction knowledge

Fire design

AutoCAD

FEA modelling

Commercial awareness

Reputation building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

• Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution

Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!

BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting‑edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science‑led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

This is a rare opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with strategic influence, working at the forefront of research, standards, and real‑world application. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and want your work to make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.

The Lead Structural Engineer provides technical leadership for structural engineering activities within BRE’s Structural team, delivering high‑quality engineering, testing, and assurance services that support business growth and industry impact.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

• Lead and manage the Structural Technology team, ensuring the effective deployment of people, facilities, and resources to deliver business objectives, revenue targets, and sustainable growth.
• Provide technical leadership across structural engineering projects, ensuring the successful delivery of testing, assessment, inspection, and consultancy services to agreed quality, safety, and commercial objectives.
• Drive business development and market growth by identifying new opportunities, developing business relationships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, industry bodies, and key stakeholders, enhancing BRE’s reputation while upholding independence, integrity, and impartiality.
• Represent BRE externally through networking, industry events, conferences, and trade shows, developing strategic partnerships and generating new commercial opportunities.
• Lead client engagement activities, developing a detailed understanding of customer requirements, preparing high‑quality technical proposals and reports, and providing expert advice on complex structural engineering challenges.
• Apply advanced knowledge of structural engineering principles, static and dynamic mechanics, and relevant British and European Standards to develop test programmes, assess structural performance, and provide technically robust solutions.
• Utilise expertise in structural design, fire‑resistant design to BS EN standards, building inspections, and the assessment of current and historic UK construction methods to support a diverse range of projects.
• Foster strong collaboration across Structural Technology, Structural Fire, Product Testing, and wider BRE teams to ensure efficient project delivery, knowledge sharing, and alignment with organisational priorities.
• Ensure all laboratory and site‑based activities are conducted safely, consistently, and in accordance with quality procedures and applicable standards.
• Build team capability through mentoring, coaching, performance management, and the promotion of a collaborative, high‑performing culture focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is a must.
• Proven capability in leading and managing complex structural engineering activities and technical services
• Strong working knowledge of BS and EN codes and standards, and their application to structural design and test regimes
• Demonstrated understanding of static and dynamic structural behaviour and engineering mechanics
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, and laboratory staff
• Ability to develop and review high‑quality technical proposals, reports, and inspection documentation
• Experience contributing technical input to business development, client engagement, and external representation
• Knowledge of UK construction methods, materials, and historic and modern construction forms
• Experience with structural fire design and assessment in accordance with relevant standards
• Proficiency in relevant engineering and reporting tools, including AutoCAD and standard Microsoft applications
• FEA modelling
• Commercial awareness, with experience contributing to income generation and workload throughput
• Ability to support the technical reputation and profile of BRE and its Structural Technology capabilities

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well‑being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer‑matched contribution
• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at‑cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefit

Work Location Options

Onsite - You will be expected to attend our Watford‑based office and Science Park 4‑5 times a week.

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science‑led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world‑leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world‑class, innovative, science‑led and provide solutions.