Associate Director of Structural Engineering

Position: Associate Director of Structural Engineering

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

A highly reputable Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an Associate Director of Structural Engineering to lead and grow their team based in Hemel Hempstead. The consultancy offers flexible working hours, hybrid working options, ongoing training and support, alongside an excellent benefits and wellbeing package.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a growing and ambitious consultancy environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading major projects, developing client relationships, mentoring teams, and helping shape the future direction of the office. You will have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of high-quality residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments while having genuine influence over business growth, project delivery, and team development.

Associate Director Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience).
• 6,300 car allowance.
• 5% employer contribution towards a personal pension scheme.
• Private healthcare and Death in Service benefit.
• Yearly bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to bank, buy, or sell holiday.
• Training and continued career development.
• Flexible and hybrid working options available.
• Additional company benefits to be discussed at interview stage.

Associate Director Job Overview

• Lead and deliver structural engineering projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors.
• Manage design, documentation, and project delivery to ensure compliance, quality, and deadlines are achieved.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring strong communication and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical leadership and input on complex design matters.
• Review and sign off the work of engineers and technicians, ensuring technical accuracy and quality.
• Build and maintain new and existing client relationships to support business growth.
• Mentor and support junior engineers through Chartership and technical development.

Associate Director Job Requirements

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE or MIStructE).
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in structural design and project delivery.
• Strong background working within a consultancy environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in software such as Tekla and Tedds, with familiarity in Revit/BIM processes.
• Strong understanding of Eurocodes, British Standards, and Building Regulations.
• Experience working with BIM methodologies.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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