Associate Structural Engineer (Leicester, ENG)

Associate Structural Engineer

Leicester (Hybrid) - 2 Days WFH

£65,000 - £80,000 + Benefits Package

About the Role

An Associate Structural Engineer is sought to take on a key leadership position within a well-established Leicester office. This role offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, lead a team, manage high-value client relationships, and drive the continued growth of the structural engineering function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the structural engineering team within the Leicester office
• Take overall responsibility for project delivery, performance, and profitability
• Provide high-level technical guidance and governance across all projects
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Identify and drive business development opportunities
• Mentor senior engineers and support succession planning within the team
• Ensure full compliance with industry standards, codes, and BIM Level 2 requirements

Project Portfolio

• Wide-ranging projects across the East Midlands and UK
• Sectors include education, healthcare, industrial, commercial, and residential
• Project values ranging from £250k to £30m+

Experience & Skills

• 10–15+ years’ experience in structural engineering
• Demonstrable experience in a senior leadership or Associate-level role
• Strong track record in delivering complex and large-scale projects
• Expertise in steel, timber, masonry, and reinforced concrete design
• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles
• Experience in BIM Level 2 environments
• Strong commercial and financial awareness

Qualifications

• Chartered Structural Engineer (IStructE or ICE)
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and team-building capability
• Highly client-focused with excellent relationship management skills
• Strategic thinker with a growth mindset
• Confident decision-maker with strong commercial awareness

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and enhanced benefits package
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Leadership and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the business