Associate Structural Engineer

The Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an Associate Structural Engineer to join a growing, design-led civil and structural engineering consultancy in their 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 the 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.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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

This role offers genuine autonomy, influence and the opportunity to build something of your own within a supportive, established environment.

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

This is a consultancy that genuinely rewards leadership, trust and performance:

• £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.