Associate Director of Structural Engineering

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Title: Associate Director of Structural Engineering
Location: Cambridge

About the role:
We are looking for an Associate Director level Chartered Structural Engineer to join a growing design consultancy and provide technical design support to a range of clients in the UK, with ongoing work available and excellent development opportunities for the right individual.

As an Associate Director level Chartered Structural Engineer, you will be leading a range of residential, commercial and industrial projects and should be able to demonstrate experience in completing design and managing teams on projects in these sectors. The work will entail both new build and refurbishment requirements, and you will be responsible for leading the technical aspects within these projects, overseeing teams in the preparation of technical details and specifications and working closely with Architects, clients and subcontractors.

Within the role of an Associate Director of Structural Engineering, it will be essential for the chosen individual to complete and review accurate reports and designs, and your input and contribution to the development of the team are viewed as essential in the continued wider development of the business.

As part of your responsibilities as an Associate Director of Structural Engineering, your guidance to more junior engineers and CAD technicians will be invaluable in supporting the business as the engineering department as a whole strives to provide continued excellent client service.

Your responsibilities will include managing existing client relationships, as well as generating new business opportunities and leading the line for the business. You will be responsible for the financial, technical and project management control of all aspects of projects. You will at a strategic level prepare an outline brief, visit site, review information (including planning history and services), prepare preliminary layouts, assess risks and assist in budget and programming. You will also prepare technical details for the architectural design, and prepare technical specifications, while liaising with architects, clients, subcontractors and other professionals.

About you:
Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of experience working for UK-based design consultancies, and a background working on similar projects is desired in order to ensure a close match to the existing and upcoming workload.

In addition to having a confident, commercial and professional outlook you should have:
Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Minimum of 10 years of UK-based experience
Chartered status with the IStructE or ICE
Experience working with Steel, Concrete, Masonry and Timber materials
Commercial and Business Development skills in generating and managing client relationships and project requirements
Strength in working to British Standards, Eurocodes and relevant design guidance
Strong analytical, communication and technical design skills
Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
Software required:
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office suite

About the business:
The company are an established design consultancy who have been working on UK-based projects across the last 50 years and has built up a reputation for working on projects to a high level of detail and client satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity to join their Oxfordshire office where their team continues to go from strength to strength and provide excellent design engineering services to their UK-based clients.

With a portfolio that includes residential, commercial and industrial projects of varying value and complexity, they have a wealth of experience and some exciting future projects that have led to them requiring another skilled and eager individual to join them as part of their business development.

Benefits package:
Company pension
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Death in service benefit
Long service awards
Flexible working
Cycle to work scheme
Interest free loan for annual travel season ticket
Yearly flu vaccine
Free eye tests and a contribution towards glasses
Free on site parking
Regular CPD seminars in house

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Location:
Cambridge
Salary:
£80,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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