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Structural Engineering Director

Job Description

Structural Engineering Associate Director or Director

£75,000 - £100,000

Manchester

Bonus & Equity Options

  • Are you looking to take the next big step in your career, establishing and running a team?
  • Do you have strong business development skills, but looking to be hands on with technical work?
  • Would you like to provide strategic guidance in a Structural Engineering Consultancy and shape the culture of the new regions?

A specialist Structural Engineering consultancy with 5 offices globally, is seeking a commercially minded Structural Engineering Associate Director or Director to manage and grow their office in Manchester.

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious, client-facing Chartered Structural Engineer who wants to drive growth, manage P&L, and act as the face of the company in the region, leveraging their established network of architectural connections and clients.

As the successful Structural Engineering Director, you will:

  • Be responsible for leading the expansion of the Manchester office;
  • Use your extensive contacts to secure new business, focusing on business development and growth for the consultancy, and have full P&L responsibility for the unit;
  • Lead and mentor a team of Structural Engineers;
  • Still maintain hands-on responsibilities, required to review and support work across the team, aiming for above 70% billable work.

We are looking for a Structural Associate Director or Director with a proven track record in both technical excellence and commercial success:

  • Must be Chartered with either ICE or IStructE;
  • Previous experience with P&L responsibility is essential;
  • Proven ability in managing a team;
  • Strong existing contacts in the region, particularly architectural connections;
  • Experience across a range of sectors, including: Data centres (up to £1.5 billion), commercial, Network Rail (Bridges & Platforms), RC frame residential, hospitality, education, healthcare, and smaller residential alterations.

Package:

  • £75,000 - £100,000
  • Bonus and equity options
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private health care
  • and more...

Structural Engineering Director

Manchester, UK
Full time

Published on 12/22/2025

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