Associate Structural Engineer

Bryden Wood is a leading international and multidisciplinary company of engineers, architects, industrial designers, computational designers, and analysts. We’re shaping the future of construction by bringing integrated expertise, innovation, deep experience, open minds, and creativity to unravel the most complex problems and create exceptional, sustainable design solutions – all for a better built environment.

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Associate / Principal Structural Engineer to expand our structural team in London. Reporting to Director(s), you will be responsible for the operational delivery of projects and ensuring a high standard of engineering, in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures. The role requires the Lead Engineer to be a strong team player, a professional with a proven ability to think creatively, and act tactically and efficiently.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as Design Team leader, leading and managing the operational delivery of the project within your discipline.
• Collaborate with the wider team based in other countries on international projects.
• Implement and comply with quality management plans to support and contribute to the company’s long-term strategy.
• Inform, communicate, and promote the standards within our internal quality management systems.
• Support the management of the company by taking on duties as agreed with the Director and to provide any reports required.
• Liaise and attend meetings necessary to perform duties and business and organisational development.
• Organise design team working meetings as required to maintain project delivery and to aid interdisciplinary communication.
• Client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Commitment to professional development for yourself and support the development of less experienced members of the team.

About you:

• Have a professionally accredited Structural Engineering degree.
• 10+ years’ experience in the industry with a proven track record of delivering major projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with all areas of the Practice and effectively communicate cross-functionally and internationally.
• Integrity and commitment to service.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Creative and resourceful in problem-solving.
• Client focused on generating satisfaction and repeat business.
• Good understanding of the construction industry.
• Successful design and delivery of projects under your control.
• Ability to act as Lead Coordinator within your discipline.
• Experience delivering Data Centres would be an advantage.

This description reflects the core activities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive. Additional duties within the company may be required, and as such, a flexible working approach is required.

Bryden Wood offers a variety of company benefits, including:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 9-Day Fortnight (not compressed hours - we give one genuinely free Friday every 2 weeks with no change to salary).
• Hybrid working arrangement with flexible working from home policies.
• Private healthcare.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• EV Scheme with Octopus.
• Paid professional membership.
• Regular performance reviews to help with your career progression.
• Varied office events, including lunches, outings and end-of-the-month socials.