Job Title Associate Director – Structures Contract Type: Permanent Reporting to: Team Director Hours: 37.5 About Elliott Wood We are Engineers who deliver on better. Driven by strategic consultancy with creative and technical problem-solving, we act as originators, advisors and doers for the built environment. We inspire clients and organisations to think differently about their spaces – not just aesthetically and commercially – but for the benefit of the planet and people who use them every day Our Values Be brilliant. 1 to go above and beyond. 2 to show outstanding ability no matter the task. 3 to offer unrivalled service. 4 to achieve your full potential. Flip it 1 to disrupt routine. 2 to think laterally. 3 to reveal the unseen. 4 to realise unexpected benefits. Step forward 1 to inspire everyone for a better today, tomorrow and future. 2 to embrace diversity and inclusion. 3 to safeguard the wellbeing of yourself and others. 4 to choose well, leaving a positive footprint on our shared world. Primary focus of this role: A leadership role responsible for providing effective team leadership and support to project teams, overseeing multiple structural engineering projects and ensuring high-quality, profitable delivery. The role also contributes to strategy, organisational development, practice management and continuous business improvement. Primary Responsibilities: * Providing effective team leadership and support to project teams. * Overseeing multiple projects to ensure high-quality, efficient and profitable delivery. * Contributing to strategy, organisational development and continuous business improvement. * Managing team resources, performance and professional development. Maintaining high standards of project and financial management. Developing existing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. * Contributing to practice management and the ongoing development of Elliott Wood. * Maintaining professional qualifications and developing technical expertise in line with industry best practice. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Practice Development * Contributing to strategy, organisational development and continuous business improvement. * Actively contributing to one or more areas of business practice to help drive the business forward. * Maintaining professional qualifications and developing technical ability to reflect industry best practice. * Actively supporting CPD activity across Elliott Wood. Technical & Project Delivery * Overseeing multiple projects to ensure high-quality, efficient and profitable delivery. · Managing project appointments, fee agreements, workload allocation and project checking. * Troubleshooting project issues to ensure quality, creativity and effectiveness in proposed solutions. * Maintaining high standards of project management and technical delivery. Financial Management * Maintaining strong financial management across team budgets, income and expenditure. * Managing project appointments, fees and financial performance to support profitable project delivery. * Providing regular updates to Directors to support financial monitoring, forecasting and planning. Team Management * Managing team resources, including workload allocation and resource planning. * Managing team performance, including appraisals, promotion and recognition. * Providing leadership, guidance and support to project teams. * Acting as a mentor to allocated graduates and junior members of staff. * Supporting the professional development and progression of team members. Business Development * Nurturing existing client relationships and developing new business opportunities in conjunction with the Group Engineer (GE), Associate Directors (AD) and the Elliott Wood Partnership CRM programme. * Contributing to business development and work-winning activities to support the growth of the practice
Associate Director - Structures in London employer: Elliott Wood Partnership
Elliott Wood is an exceptional employer that fosters a nurturing and collaborative work environment in Wimbledon, where creativity and strategic thinking thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working arrangements and enhanced parental leave, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact in the built environment. Join us to be part of a purpose-driven consultancy that values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring every voice is heard and every contribution matters.
