Applicants must be based and have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Location – Central Scotland / Central Belt – other UK locations considered

Salary and benefits will be competitive and aligned with experience and qualifications.

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Director – Structural Engineering to take a senior technical and leadership role within an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy.

The position combines technical leadership, team development, project delivery and client/commercial responsibility. The successful candidate will lead the development and growth of the specialist structural engineering team while providing technical leadership across complex projects involving buildings, civil structures and industrial assets.

Alongside maintaining an active technical role, they will be responsible for developing engineering capability through recruitment, mentoring and training, while supporting client relationships, proposals, tender submissions and the continued growth of the structural engineering business.

Key Responsibilities

• Take technical leadership of complex structural engineering commissions.
• Build and develop specialist structural engineering capability, including recruiting, mentoring, training and developing team members.
• Take responsibility for effective project delivery, including technical quality, budgets and allocation of resources.
• Identify, manage and mitigate design-related risks throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, project stakeholders and internal multidisciplinary teams.
• Work directly with clients to establish project requirements, agree scopes and develop appropriate proposals.
• Contribute technical input to tenders, bids and project proposals.
• Work alongside senior management and commercial teams to identify, develop and secure opportunities with both existing and prospective clients.

Candidate Requirements

• Substantial experience within engineering consultancy, particularly involving structural design, assessment and refurbishment.
• Strong technical capability across buildings, civil structures and industrial assets.
• Detailed understanding of applicable engineering standards and guidance governing structural design, assessment and refurbishment.
• Strong knowledge of structural loading and appropriate analytical methods.
• Proven capability in the design and assessment of reinforced concrete, steel and other structural materials.
• Competence with specialist structural analysis and design software.
• Experience leading technical teams and developing engineering capability.
• Proven people-management, coaching and mentoring experience.
• Strong technical reporting skills, including presenting engineering findings and recommendations.
• Ability to manage several concurrent projects while working to demanding timescales.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel to client sites when required.

Qualifications

• BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil / Structural Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Chartered status through IStructE or ICE.

Ideally You Will Have

• Experience of temporary works design.

Working Arrangements

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• UK travel will be required, with occasional overseas travel and overnight stays depending on project needs.
• Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line – Structural Engineering Team Lead Application)

Charles Francis Cooper celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

(Charles Francis Cooper are acting as an employment agency)

Keywords:
Structural Engineering | Structural Design | Civil Engineering | Industrial Structures | Engineering Consultancy | Project Leadership | Structural Analysis | Engineering Projects

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Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to take on a leadership role within a growing civil and structural engineering team supporting complex industrial and infrastructure projects across the UK.

This position combines technical delivery with team leadership and client engagement. The successful individual will guide structural engineering projects from concept design through to detailed engineering, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and supporting business growth across key industrial sectors.

Projects are typically delivered in sectors such as energy, manufacturing and industrial processing environments, where structural design must consider operational, safety and regulatory constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Leading and managing a team of structural engineers and supporting their technical development
• Delivering structural engineering projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and implementation
• Managing the design process for industrial and commercial structures while ensuring compliance with current engineering codes and standards
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and environmental teams during project delivery
• Supporting tender preparation, bid submissions and proposal development
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing project scope, programme, resources and commercial delivery
• Meeting clients to define project requirements and develop appropriate engineering solutions
• Ensuring technical quality and compliance across project deliverables
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate strong structural engineering capability combined with leadership experience within engineering consultancy or industrial project environments.

The successful individual will ideally possess:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Experience delivering structural design projects within an engineering consultancy environment
• Chartered status with IStructE or ICE would be preferred, although other relevant qualifications and equivalent professional experience will also be considered
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes, standards and engineering best practice
• Experience managing engineering projects and leading technical teams
• Strong client-facing communication skills and ability to develop professional relationships
• Experience contributing to commercial proposals and business development activities
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining technical quality and delivery deadlines

Working Arrangements

The role can be based on several UK office locations with flexible and hybrid working options available. Some travel may be required depending on project demands.

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line – Structural Engineering Team Lead Application)

Charles Francis Cooper celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

(Charles Francis Cooper are acting as an employment agency)

Keywords:
Structural Engineering | Structural Design | Civil Engineering | Industrial Structures | Engineering Consultancy | Project Leadership | Structural Analysis | Engineering Projects

The post Structural Technical Director appeared first on Charles Francis Cooper.

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to take on a leadership role within a growing civil and structural engineering team supporting complex industrial and infrastructure projects across the UK.

This position combines technical delivery with team leadership and client engagement. The successful individual will guide structural engineering projects from concept design through to detailed engineering, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and supporting business growth across key industrial sectors.

Projects are typically delivered in sectors such as energy, manufacturing and industrial processing environments, where structural design must consider operational, safety and regulatory constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Leading and managing a team of structural engineers and supporting their technical development
• Delivering structural engineering projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and implementation
• Managing the design process for industrial and commercial structures while ensuring compliance with current engineering codes and standards
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and environmental teams during project delivery
• Supporting tender preparation, bid submissions and proposal development
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing project scope, programme, resources and commercial delivery
• Meeting clients to define project requirements and develop appropriate engineering solutions
• Ensuring technical quality and compliance across project deliverables
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate strong structural engineering capability combined with leadership experience within engineering consultancy or industrial project environments.

The successful individual will ideally possess:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Experience delivering structural design projects within an engineering consultancy environment
• Chartered status with IStructE or ICE would be preferred, although other relevant qualifications and equivalent professional experience will also be considered
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes, standards and engineering best practice
• Experience managing engineering projects and leading technical teams
• Strong client-facing communication skills and ability to develop professional relationships
• Experience contributing to commercial proposals and business development activities
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining technical quality and delivery deadlines

Working Arrangements

The role can be based from several UK office locations with flexible and hybrid working options available. Some travel may be required depending on project demands.

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line – Structural Engineering Team Lead Application)

Charles Francis Cooper celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

(Charles Francis Cooper are acting as an employment agency)

Keywords:
Structural Engineering | Structural Design | Civil Engineering | Industrial Structures | Engineering Consultancy | Project Leadership | Structural Analysis | Engineering Projects

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Overview

Our client is seeking a highly experienced structural engineer to lead specialist structural design work relating to blast-resistant and protective structures.

This senior position will provide technical leadership across complex engineering projects involving structural resilience and blast loading. The successful candidate will lead project delivery, oversee structural design work and advise clients on specialist protective structural engineering solutions across infrastructure and industrial environments.

The role combines technical leadership, project oversight and business development responsibilities within a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Leading structural engineering projects involving blast-resistant and protective structural design
• Delivering concept and detailed structural design for structures subject to extreme loading scenarios
• Undertaking blast loading analysis and structural response assessment
• Providing technical leadership and design oversight across structural engineering teams
• Reviewing complex structural analysis and modelling outputs
• Ensuring engineering designs comply with relevant standards and best practice
• Providing specialist advice to clients on protective structural design strategies
• Managing multidisciplinary engineering project teams
• Preparing and reviewing technical engineering reports and design documentation
• Supporting business development, proposals and client engagement
• Mentoring engineers and supporting professional development within the structural team

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive experience in structural engineering and specialist blast-resistant design.

Candidates should ideally possess:

• A BSc or MSc in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• Extensive experience in structural design and structural analysis
• Experience in blast-resistant structural design and blast loading analysis
• Experience delivering protective structural engineering solutions
• Strong knowledge of structural engineering design standards and best practice
• Experience leading complex engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong client-facing and technical communication skills
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical structural engineering reports
• Chartered Engineer status
• Professional membership of IStructE, ICE or an equivalent institution

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line – Technical Director – Specialist Blast)

Charles Francis Cooper celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

(Charles Francis Cooper are acting as an employment agency)

Keywords

Blast Engineering | Blast Resistant Design | Structural Engineering | Protective Design | Structural Analysis | Structural Resilience | Structural Design | Civil Engineering | IStructE | ICE

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