Technical Director – Specialist Blast Structural Design

Arthian Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Flexible parental leave options

Job summary

Arthian Ltd. is seeking a Technical Director specializing in blast structural design to join our team in the United Kingdom. You will be responsible for managing complex projects and providing technical leadership in blast-resistant structures.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering consultancy, technical excellence in structural design, and strong communication skills. This role offers significant career development opportunities and benefits including 33 days annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an engineering consultancy with blast design expertise.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards for blast design.
• Proficient in writing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of industrial projects from concept to design.
• Lead on technical projects regarding blast-resistant structures.
• Develop project budgets and manage resources.

Skills

Specialist blast design

Technical leadership

Communications

Project management

Education

BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered with IStructE or ICE

Tools

Specialist engineering software for blast analysis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Director – Specialist Blast Structural Design

United Kingdom

About Us

We are a team of enthusiastic and collaborative planners, designers, environmental consultants, engineers and health & safety professionals. Our client base includes public and private sectors. We have grown significantly over the last few years and now employ 200 individuals across the UK. Teamwork and a people-first culture are at the heart of everything we do and we wish to engage an enthusiastic professional to join our team.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• You will be working on and/or managing the delivery of industrial projects from concept to detailed design.
• You will provide technical leadership on specialist blast-resistant structural design and assessment projects.
• You will be confident in leading technically complex structural projects.
• You will take a lead role in the development and growth of the specialist team. This will include recruitment, mentoring, development and training of staff.
• You will have excellent communication skills liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
• You will manage and control project budgets and resources.
• You will play a key role in design risk management and mitigation.
• You will support the development of project proposals and tender submissions.
• You will work with Directors, Business Development and Marketing teams to develop business opportunities with new and existing clients.
• You will meet clients to define scopes of work and develop proposals.

About You

• You will have significant experience in an engineering consultancy, with particular expertise in specialist blast design & assessment.
• You will be able to demonstrate technical excellence in structural design, particularly relating to blast-resistant structures.
• You will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards and guidance relating to blast design.
• You will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of determining blast loadings and methods of structural analysis.
• You will have expertise in the design / assessment of reinforced concrete, steel, and other materials for blast resistance.
• You will have proficiency in specialist engineering software for blast analysis and structural design.
• You will have experience in leading and developing technical resources in the delivery of blast resistant structural design.
• You will be highly experienced in writing clear and precise technical reports and comfortable presenting findings/recommendations.
• Experience of line‑management and staff mentoring would be beneficial.
• Can work to tight timescales and manage multiple projects at once.
• Competent with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence and the ability to attend client sites, as required.

Qualifications

• You will hold a BEng, MEng or MSc qualified in Civil / Structural Engineering.
• You will be chartered with IStructE or ICE.

Additional Information

• External and internal training tailored around the individual
• Career development to include active participation in membership of professional organisations
• 33 days annual leave (leave and public holiday combined) and the option to buy and sell holidays
• Contributary pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• A generous employee referral scheme
• Fully flexible parental leave options
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes

Job Summary

Location United Kingdom Team Structures