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About the Role

As an Associate Structural Engineer, you will manage the Structures/Transportation group, monitor project delivery, and ensure profitability while maintaining technical quality and professionalism. This role is within a 100% employee-owned organization that offers opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, management, and supervision of project delivery, including establishing client briefs, technical requirements, scope of works, and cost plans.
• Execute structural engineering projects from concept to completion, including detailed design, tender, and on-site supervision.
• Manage design teams to produce coordinated, technically compliant designs of consistent quality.
• Ensure all design projects and reports are technically compliant and maintain consistent quality.
• Implement and manage QA systems and procedures on all projects.
• Implement Company Health and Safety policies and ensure designs comply with CDM regulations.
• Monitor and control project progress, design variations, and financial budgets.
• Lead the monitoring of project resources.
• Maintain excellent client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Pursue new business opportunities with existing and new clients, including leading bid and proposal preparation.
• Motivate and manage staff to build high-performing teams, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and coaching staff.
• Be familiar with various Engineering Conditions of Contract.
• Continuously adopt Civil and Structural engineering rules and regulations to protect the company's reputation and Professional Indemnity.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (IStructE or ICE preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience, preferably within a design consultancy.
• Expertise in leading and managing structural projects across aviation, highway & roads, rail/transit, and maritime sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards and regulations.
• Thorough understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and the roles of Designer and Principal Designer.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Tekla, Tedds, ETABS, Robot, Revit).
• Experience in leading client bid and proposal production, including financial planning and contractual assessments.
• Knowledge of public sector frameworks is a plus.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project finances.
• Confident communicator with leadership ambition.
• Leadership and people management skills and experience preferred.

Skills

• Structural engineering
• Project management
• Design
• Client relationship management
• Bid and proposal preparation
• Financial planning
• Contractual assessments
• Leadership
• People management
• Tekla
• Tedds
• ETABS
• Robot
• Revit

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Associate

Education Level

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered or working towards Chartership

About the Company

• HDR is a 100% employee-owned company that fosters a collaborative culture where employees are valued, respected, and empowered.
• The company is committed to creating an inclusive environment and supports employee growth and development.
• HDR's Transportation Business Group shapes systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably, working on projects from highways and bridges to transit, aviation, and marine infrastructure.
• The company brings together diverse specialists to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence.

Equal Opportunity

• As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
• Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.