Head of Structural Engineering – UK & Ireland
- Full-time
- State/Province: London, City of
- Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
- Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
- Work Location Model: Hybrid
- Operating Group: International
- Primary Location: UK - London - Aldgate Tower
Key Responsibilities
- Define and deliver the strategic vision for the Structural Engineering practice across the UK & Ireland.
- Lead, inspire, and develop high‑performing structural engineering teams across multiple locations.
- Align structural engineering strategy with AECOM’s wider business and growth objectives.
- Champion a culture of design excellence, technical quality, collaboration, and innovation.
- Represent the structural engineering discipline within regional and global leadership forums.
Business Development & Market Growth
- Drive market positioning and growth across priority sectors (e.g., Transportation, Defence, Healthcare, Commercial, Education, Mixed‑Use, Government).
- Lead major pursuits, bids, and proposal strategies in partnership with the Work Winning team.
- Develop and maintain senior‑level client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
- Identify and pursue new market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and frameworks.
- Provide oversight on major structural engineering and multi‑disciplinary commissions, ensuring quality, risk management, compliance, and design integrity.
- Serve as Design Authority or Technical Reviewer on complex, high‑profile projects.
- Promote integrated, multi‑disciplinary working across engineering, digital, planning, and advisory teams.
Technical Leadership
- Possess Technical Capabilities to resolve complex problems and represent a focal point for technical expertise.
- Possess a degree of recognition and standing within the industry for technical proficiency in structural engineering.
- Accountable for practice‑wide financial performance, revenue forecasting, utilisation, and profitability.
- Oversee resource planning, project staffing, and capacity management.
- Implement consistent operational standards, QA/QC processes, and best practice delivery tools.
People & Talent Development
- Lead talent strategy for the Structural Engineering practice including recruitment, retention, succession planning, and early careers development.
- Promote professional accreditation, CPD, and career progression pathways.
Digital, Sustainability & Innovation
- Embed sustainability principles aligned to AECOM’s ESG and net‑zero goals.
- Encourage research, thought leadership, and new ways of working.
- Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE or FIStructE).
- Significant experience in leading structural engineering teams at a senior or director level.
- Demonstrable track record in delivering major projects and managing large multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in P&L responsibility.
- Proven business development and client relationship management experience.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic leadership skills.
- Experience with BIM and digital design workflows.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working within large consultancy or multi‑disciplinary environments.
- Established reputation and network within UK structural consultancy markets.
- Experience with major complex infrastructure, defence, transportation, healthcare or large‑scale commercial/mixed‑use schemes.
- Familiarity with ISO19650, UK building regulations, government frameworks, and procurement routes.
To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is a Fortune 500 infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and families. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confidence Employer, offering interview accommodations to applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Head of Structural Engineering – UK & Ireland in Birmingham employer: AECO
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the architecture field, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive training programmes and mentorship opportunities, ensuring that you can develop your skills while contributing to impactful projects that shape communities. With a culture that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration, AECOM provides the perfect platform for architects to thrive and make a difference in the world.
