At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting structural engineering projects and mentor a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking consultancy in Shrewsbury with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical insurance, and enhanced annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and to contribute to sustainable engineering solutions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in diverse sectors while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Chartered Engineer status and 10-15+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
CAREERS
Location
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Job Type
Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Structural Engineer or higher to join our Shrewsbury office.
This leadership role offers the opportunity to manage complex projects, lead multidisciplinary design teams, develop client relationships, and contribute to the strategic growth of the structural engineering business.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience delivering structural engineering projects across sectors such as commercial, residential, mixed-use, education, healthcare, or infrastructure, with a strong understanding of UK design standards and construction practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion.
- Manage project teams, ensuring technical excellence, programme delivery, and commercial performance.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, and contractors.
- Mentor and manage graduate, intermediate, and senior engineers.
- Review and approve structural calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, Eurocodes, British Standards, and relevant health and safety legislation.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams throughout project delivery.
- Identify and manage project risks, resources, and budgets.
- Support business development by preparing fee proposals, attending client meetings, and securing new work.
- Contribute to the strategic growth and continuous improvement of the structural engineering team.
- Promote innovation, sustainability, and best engineering practice.
Requirements
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) statue with Institution of Structural Engineers (IStruct E) or Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
- Typically 10-15+ years of structural engineering experience within a UK consultancy.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary structural projects.
• Strong knowledge of
- Eurocodes
- British Standards
- Building Regulations
- CDM Regulations
- Reinforced concrete
- Structural steel
- Timber
- Masonry
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and project financial management experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with high‑rise development and complex building structures.
- Experience working on refurbishment and adaptive reuse projects.
- Existing network of clients and industry contacts in the UK.
- Experience with sustainable design and low‑carbon structural solutions.
- Ability to win new work and contribute to business development strategy.
- Software Skills
Experience with one or more of the following
- Tedds
- Master Series
- Auto CAD
- Revit (BIM)
- Navisworks
- Technical leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Client relationship management
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Project management
- Problem‑solving
- Decision‑making
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Quality assurance and risk management
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Private medical insurance
- Death in Service
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Enhanced annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Reporting To
- Divisional Director
- Direct Reports
- Success Measures
- Successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
- High levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Strong team development and staff retention.
- Achievement of financial and utilisation targets.
- Growth of client portfolio and contribution to business development.
- Consistent delivery of high‑quality, safe, and sustainable engineering solutions.
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Associate Structural Engineer – Shrewsbury employer: Thomas Consulting Limited
Join a dynamic and innovative team in our London office as a Senior Structural Engineer, where you will not only lead complex projects but also enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. With competitive salaries, private medical insurance, and a commitment to sustainability, we empower our employees to excel while fostering strong client relationships and collaborative teamwork. Experience the unique advantage of working in one of the world's most vibrant cities, where your contributions directly impact the strategic growth of our structural engineering business.
