Structures Director

Conrad-Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad-Consulting seeks a Structures Director in London to lead the structures team, drive project delivery and oversee strategic growth. You will assume responsibility for client relationships, technical leadership and profitability across the portfolio.

The role requires Chartered status (IStructE/ICE) and a proven track record in structural consultancy, with strong business development skills to expand the practice in London.

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer with IStructE or ICE.
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience leading structural consultancy projects and teams.
• Strong business development and client engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structures department and project delivery across a varied portfolio.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Set standards, governance and profitability targets for the team.
• Mentor and develop engineers, managers and senior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relations

Budget management

Project leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Chartered with IStructE or ICE

Job description

Structures Director (GV16102613) London, England

An exceptional opportunity for an ambitious structural engineering leader to shape the future of a growing consultancy, lead an established team and drive business growth in London.

Our client is seeking a commercially astute Director of Structures to take the lead on its structures team, this is a high-profile opportunity for an experienced Chartered Engineer who combines outstanding technical expertise with strong leadership, business development skills and the commercial acumen to help grow and develop a successful engineering team.

Taking responsibility for the strategic and operational direction of the structures department, you will lead project delivery, develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities to support the continued growth of the practice. You will play a pivotal role in setting standards, strengthening the team's capabilities and ensuring the successful delivery of projects while maintaining a strong focus on quality, profitability and client satisfaction.

The role offers a varied technical portfolio, encompassing structural inspections, surveys, reports and design solutions across residential, historic and traditional buildings, as well as modern reinforced concrete and steel structures. You will provide senior technical oversight, guide project teams through complex engineering challenges and ensure projects are delivered effectively from initial feasibility through to completion.

Beyond technical leadership, the successful candidate will bring a proven ability to manage budgets, programmes and resources, build lasting client relationships and develop a strong pipeline of future work. You will inspire and mentor engineers at all levels, foster a collaborative team culture and work closely with senior stakeholders to shape the department's future direction.

Applicants will be degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering and Chartered with IStructE or ICE, with substantial experience in structural consultancy and a track record of leading teams and delivering projects of varying scale and complexity. Strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients, consultants and key decision-makers are essential. Experience in business development, fee proposals, project profitability and strategic team growth will be particularly valuable.

This is an opportunity to move beyond project delivery and take genuine ownership of a department's success. For a driven engineering professional with the ambition to lead, influence and grow a structures business, our client offers the platform to make a lasting impact within the London market.