Technical Director - Structural Engineering

Location: City of London

Position:
Technical Director - Structural Engineering
Salary: £80,000

Location:

London

Our client, a nationwide Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy, is seeking a Technical Director (Structures) to join their growing senior leadership team. This is a key strategic hire within the Structures division, with a strong focus on concrete frame design and delivery.

The Technical Director will play a pivotal role in technical assurance, project oversight, and the ongoing development of structural design excellence across the business. The position offers flexibility around client-facing responsibilities, depending on individual preference, and remains hands-on from a technical standpoint.

Technical Director Salary & Benefits

Salary £80,000
Performance-related bonus
Paid professional membership fees
Enhanced pension scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Flexible benefits package

Technical Director Job Overview

Technical leadership across a portfolio of concrete frame projects
Managing and overseeing QA processes, technical reviews, and design compliance
Providing high-level technical input from concept through to construction
Supporting and mentoring senior and junior engineers across the Structures team
Option to be client-facing and lead projects, or remain predominantly technical
Supporting best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement in design delivery
Working collaboratively with Directors, Associates, and project teams across offices

Technical Director

Job Requirements

Proven experience working on concrete frame structures within a UK consultancy
Chartered IStruct

E member (essential)
MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering
Strong knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes
Demonstrable experience providing technical assurance and QA oversight
Ability to support, guide, and technically challenge design teams
Background in delivering complex structures across sectors such as commercial, residential, education, health, or leisure
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at senior level

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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