Lead​/Associate Structural Engineer

Associate / Lead Structural Engineer
Location:
Welwyn Garden City
Salary: 70,000 to 80,000

We are supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with the appointment of an Associate or Lead level Structural Engineer. This is a senior, hands-on role suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys combining technical leadership with project delivery and team development.

You will be involved in a varied portfolio of projects across the built environment, including residential, commercial, logistics and technology-led developments. The role offers genuine influence over design decisions, project outcomes and the progression of junior engineers.

As an Associate / Lead Structural Engineer, you will take responsibility for the technical, commercial and day-to-day delivery of structural engineering projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading structural engineering projects from concept through to delivery
• Managing programme, resources and technical outputs to time and budget
• Undertaking and reviewing structural designs from first principles
• Producing and overseeing calculations, reports, drawings and specifications
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring and on-the-job training to junior engineers
• Monitoring project milestones and identifying risks or deviations
• Ensuring Quality Assurance and Quality Control prior to issue
• Liaising with clients, consultants, contractors and approving authorities
• Maintaining awareness of scope, appointments and fee arrangements
• Supporting wider practice management responsibilities as agreed

This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Structural Engineer already operating at Associate or Lead level, or someone ready to step up into a more senior position.

You are likely to have:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong experience delivering structural engineering design for building projects
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage junior engineers
• Excellent understanding of structural design from first principles
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla (or similar software)
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project fees and scope
• Clear and confident communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with MIStruct
  
  E or MICE, or demonstrable progression toward Chartership

• Salary of 70,000 to 80,000 depending on experience
• Senior-level influence over technical delivery and team development
• Exposure to a diverse and technically engaging project portfolio
• A clear platform for continued career progression within the business

This is a strong opportunity for a senior structural engineer seeking a leadership role within a stable, professional and collaborative consultancy environment.