Associate Structural Engineer

The Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Associate Structural Engineer to join a growing, design-led civil and structural engineering consultancy in its Bristol office. This is a senior leadership role for a chartered engineer who wants more than just project delivery. You’ll play a key role in client relationships, business development and team growth, with platform to shape your own team within an established and busy office of around 12 professionals.

The consultancy delivers high-quality commercial and residential projects and operates with a boutique mindset – selective clients, bespoke solutions and strong technical standards – without the bureaucracy of a corporate giant.

As Associate Structural Engineer
, you will combine technical leadership with client‑facing and commercial responsibilities, helping drive both project delivery and the strategic growth of the Bristol office.

• Leading and delivering commercial and residential structural engineering projects
• Acting as a key client contact and trusted technical advisor
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting business development and winning repeat work
• Mentoring, managing and growing a team of structural engineers
• Overseeing technical quality, consistency and design standards
• Working collaboratively with architects and the wider design team
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the Bristol office

We are seeking a confident, commercially aware Chartered Structural Engineer who brings:

• Chartered status (MIStruct
  
  E or MICE)
• Strong experience delivering commercial and residential projects
• Proven client‑facing ability and relationship management experience
• Demonstrable business development and work‑winning capability
• Leadership experience or a clear desire to grow and manage a team
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder skills
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset

• £65,000 – £70,000 salary
• Competitive package including bonus, healthcare and pension
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Clear route to senior leadership beyond Associate
• Opportunity to build and lead your own team
• Supportive, collaborative and design‑led culture
• High‑quality projects without corporate red tape

If you’re an Associate‑ready Structural Engineer – or an established Associate looking for a better platform – this is a rare chance to shape a team, own clients and grow a regional presence, without starting from scratch.

Apply in confidence to learn more.