Associate Structural Engineer
CV-LibraryLeicester, City of LeicesterpermanentPosted: 19 October 2026
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Location: Leicester
Salary: £60,000+ (dependent on UK experience)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Associate Structural Engineer to join an ambitious and growing consultancy. This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across a variety of sectors, project values, and complexities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the structural engineering team, developing existing client relationships, supporting business growth, and contributing to the strategic direction of the business alongside the Directors.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, manage, and mentor a team of structural engineers and technicians.
* Support staff development through coaching, technical guidance, and performance management.
* Contribute to recruitment, succession planning, and team growth initiatives.
* Promote a collaborative and high-performance working culture.
Project Delivery
* Oversee the design and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
* Provide technical leadership across a broad range of structural schemes.
* Review and approve designs, calculations, specifications, and drawings.
Client Relationship Management
* Manage and develop key client accounts.
* Build strong relationships with developers, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders.
* Support business development activities and identify opportunities for repeat and new business.
* Represent the business at client meetings and industry events.
Essential Experience
* Significant UK structural engineering consultancy experience.
* Proven track record of delivering a wide range of structural projects across varying sectors and scales.
* Experience managing engineering teams and developing technical staff.
* Strong client-facing skills with experience in key account management.
* Commercial awareness and an understanding of business performance indicators.
* Experience working within a leadership or senior management capacity.
Technical Skills
* Autodesk Revit Structures – Expert level proficiency.
* Autodesk AutoCAD – Expert level proficiency.
* Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook.
* Experience using MailManager.
* Strong understanding of BIM and structural design coordination processes.
Professional Qualifications
Essential
* Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
* Chartered Engineer status (CEng).
Desirable
* MICE (Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers).
* MIStructE (Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers)
Location: Leicester
Salary: £60,000+ (dependent on UK experience)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Associate Structural Engineer to join an ambitious and growing consultancy. This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across a variety of sectors, project values, and complexities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the structural engineering team, developing existing client relationships, supporting business growth, and contributing to the strategic direction of the business alongside the Directors.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, manage, and mentor a team of structural engineers and technicians.
* Support staff development through coaching, technical guidance, and performance management.
* Contribute to recruitment, succession planning, and team growth initiatives.
* Promote a collaborative and high-performance working culture.
Project Delivery
* Oversee the design and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
* Provide technical leadership across a broad range of structural schemes.
* Review and approve designs, calculations, specifications, and drawings.
Client Relationship Management
* Manage and develop key client accounts.
* Build strong relationships with developers, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders.
* Support business development activities and identify opportunities for repeat and new business.
* Represent the business at client meetings and industry events.
Essential Experience
* Significant UK structural engineering consultancy experience.
* Proven track record of delivering a wide range of structural projects across varying sectors and scales.
* Experience managing engineering teams and developing technical staff.
* Strong client-facing skills with experience in key account management.
* Commercial awareness and an understanding of business performance indicators.
* Experience working within a leadership or senior management capacity.
Technical Skills
* Autodesk Revit Structures – Expert level proficiency.
* Autodesk AutoCAD – Expert level proficiency.
* Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook.
* Experience using MailManager.
* Strong understanding of BIM and structural design coordination processes.
Professional Qualifications
Essential
* Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
* Chartered Engineer status (CEng).
Desirable
* MICE (Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers).
* MIStructE (Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers)