Principal Structural Engineer

Job description

Associate Director – Structural Engineering

South East London

Permanent | Full-Time

A well established and growing structural engineering consultancy in South East London is looking to appoint an Associate Director to play a key role in the leadership and continued development of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer / Associate Structural Engineer or a Principal Structural Engineer ready to step into a strategic position with genuine influence over projects, people, and future growth.

The Role

• Provide technical and commercial leadership across a diverse portfolio of UK-based projects
• Lead structural engineering commissions from concept through to construction
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors
• Support business development, fee proposals, and workload planning
• Mentor and develop engineers within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
• Contribute to the technical direction and standards of the practice

Projects typically span residential, mixed-use, refurbishment, and bespoke engineering work, with involvement from early feasibility through delivery.

About You

• Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE / MICE or equivalent)
• Must have a strong UK consultancy background with experience leading projects
• Comfortable taking responsibility for technical delivery and client relationships
• Commercially aware with the confidence to contribute at leadership level
• A collaborative communicator who enjoys mentoring and developing others
• Must have worked in the UK for at least 6 years and have full right to work in UK

Why Join?

• Opportunity to step into a genuine leadership role, not just a title
• High level of autonomy and trust
• Direct influence on the growth and direction of the business
• Supportive, professional culture with a strong focus on quality and client service
• Well established consultancy with a solid pipeline of work

If you are in the market for a truly meaningful senior level role then this could be for you.

Don't hesitate to apply, this role won't be around for very long !

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bromley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English