Associate Structural Engineer

Associate Structural Engineer
Bristol Area (Hybrid) | £60,000+

This role sits within a Bath-based structural engineering team working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK and internationally. The position is technically demanding and suited to engineers who enjoy creative problem solving, have an interest or aptitude in computational design techniques, and want to be involved in industry-leading approaches to reducing embodied carbon and modern methods of construction.

The successful candidate will have experience across a broad range of projects and sectors and will be motivated by working at the forefront of structural design, delivering innovative and architecturally ambitious solutions with a strong focus on sustainability and social value.

You will be joining a highly regarded structures team known for delivering complex, high-profile, and technically challenging projects. The working environment is collaborative, supportive, and inclusive, offering genuine opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

The role

As an Associate Structural Engineer, responsibilities will include:

Preparation of technical specifications and checking the work and outputs of other engineers
Leading projects, taking ownership of delivery and maintaining productive, long-term client relationships
Reviewing project financial performance and managing resources effectively
Mentoring and guiding less experienced team members to support successful project delivery
Supporting performance and development review processes within the team
Assisting with securing repeat work from existing clients
Preparing bid submissions and additional fee proposals with support from senior leadership and bid teams

Skills and experience

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

A strong track record as a technical and project leader with consistent successful delivery within the industry
Experience mentoring and leading engineers, with a genuine interest in developing others and encouraging collaborative working
UK and international project experience across multiple sectors
A solid educational background, ideally including a degree and postgraduate qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
Professional registration and membership with a recognised institution such as ICE or IStructE

What’s on offer

Hybrid working arrangements
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Car allowance (10% of basic salary)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with flexible holiday options
Generous pension scheme
Private medical cover, life assurance, and income protection
Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental and optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and retail discounts
Enhanced parental leave policies
3pm finish on the last Friday of every month
Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Paid professional memberships or subscriptions
Wellbeing support including employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives
A supportive and inclusive culture with mentoring, social activities, and internal networks
Opportunities to work within an international, multidisciplinary environment