Structural Technical Director in Welwyn

Structural Technical Director

High‑Impact Technical Leadership | Complex Structural Design | Centre of Excellence

A leading civil & structural engineering consultancy delivering major projects across data centres, logistics, energy, pharma, retail and large‑scale development is seeking an exceptional Structural Technical Director. This is a senior technical specialist role — ideal for someone who wants to stay deeply hands‑on, solve complex engineering challenges, and influence technical excellence across the business.

The Role

You’ll act as the go‑to expert for complex structural design problems, providing advanced technical direction across multiple project teams. Expect involvement in concept development, detailed structural analysis, design reviews, buildability assessments, and solving non‑standard engineering challenges. You’ll help shape design standards, mentor engineers, and contribute to a Centre of Excellence focused on quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Work On

Leading the technical design of complex structural projects
Developing efficient, elegant and buildable structural solutions
Advanced analysis across steel, concrete, masonry and timber
Reviewing high‑risk or complex designs and providing specialist guidance
Supporting project teams with alternative approaches and engineering judgement
Driving design excellence, digital innovation and sustainability
Capturing lessons learned and improving technical processes

What You Bring

Chartered Engineer (CEng MIStructE or CEng MICE)
Significant consultancy experience in structural design
Exceptional technical capability and deep understanding of structural behaviour
Strong experience solving complex, non‑standard engineering problems
Ability to guide engineers without taking ownership away from project teams
Excellent communication and commercial awareness

This role is perfect for a senior structural engineer who thrives on technical depth, enjoys solving challenging problems, and wants to influence engineering quality at scale.

Call to Action:

If you’re a high‑level structural specialist ready for a role with real technical impact, apply now for immediate consideration