Associate Director, Structural Engineering – Hertfordshire Office (Hemel Hempstead)

Company Overview

We are a multi‑discipline consultancy providing engineering, design and surveying expertise to the construction industry. Our teams deliver professional advice across all stages of a project, supported by extensive experience across a wide range of sectors.

Role Overview

With established offices in Didcot, Hemel Hempstead, Bristol and Cambridge, we are continuing to grow and seeking a highly motivated and capable Structural Engineer at Associate Director level to join our Structural Engineering team in Hemel Hempstead. The successful candidate will play a leading role in expanding our Hemel Hempstead office and will work closely with senior management from across the company. This role requires a proactive, self‑starting individual with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop client relationships and win new business to grow the current team. You will lead and deliver structural engineering projects from conception through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment while demonstrating the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial and Business Development
  • Develop new client relationships across the Hertfordshire region and beyond, leading to an expanding workload and a larger team.
  • Identify opportunities for new business and cross‑selling services.
  • Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities to promote services.
  • Support business growth by contributing to proposals and fee preparations.
  • Lead and manage structural engineering projects across various sectors (e.g., residential, commercial, educational, science, research, manufacturing and retail).
  • Oversee the full project lifecycle, including design, documentation, and delivery, ensuring all work meets quality standards and deadlines.
  • Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, and specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Identify and resolve technical challenges efficiently, applying innovative solutions where appropriate.
• Client and Stakeholder Management
  • Act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring their requirements are understood and met.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Attend and contribute to client and design team meetings, representing the company professionally.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, promoting repeat business and identifying new opportunities.
• Technical Excellence and Quality Assurance
  • Provide expert technical input on structural design principles and best practices.
  • Review and approve the work of junior engineers and Revit technicians, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
  • Promote and adhere to quality assurance procedures, seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Ensure all work complies with relevant codes, standards, and health & safety regulations.
  • Maintain and promote technical excellence through training and continuing professional development.
• Team Collaboration and Mentoring
  • Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and encouraging their development.
  • Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture, promoting knowledge sharing and innovation.

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent).
• Chartered Status (ICE or IStructE).
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in structural engineering, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Proven experience delivering structural designs for building and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in structural design software (e.g., Tekla and Tedds).
• Working knowledge of relevant design codes and standards (e.g., Eurocodes, British Standards, Building Regulations and Building Safety Act).
• Experience with BIM methodologies and an understanding of Revit is advantageous.

Benefits Package

• Contribution towards a personal pension scheme (up to 5% of salary).
• Salary Exchange Scheme.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Initial 25 days holiday (3 held for Christmas period).
• Additional holiday accrued in accordance with the number of years’ service, up to a total of 28 days.
• The option to bank, buy or sell holiday.
• Long service monetary awards.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• ICE Training Scheme.
• Paid professional membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Interest free loan for annual travel season ticket.
• Yearly flu vaccine.
• Eye tests paid and contribution towards glasses, if required for solely for VDU work.
• Regular CPD seminars held in‑house (with lunch provided).
• Social events organised and funded by the company throughout the year.
• Cinema Voucher Scheme.
• Free refreshments, including tea, coffee, juices and fresh fruit.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Enhanced flexible working benefits, including the opportunity to work remotely from abroad for up to 15 days per year, subject to eligibility and business requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Glanville is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

To apply, email HR@glanvillegroup.com.