Associate - Structures
Role Overview
As an Associate Structural Engineer you will have the opportunity to provide management to the Structures group, whilst monitoring and delivering projects with effective use of resources relative to fee with maximum profitability, maintaining technical quality, professionalism and completing all design activities to programme. You will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.
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About You
We are looking for someone who is personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.
About the Role
As an Associate Structural Engineer you will have the opportunity to provide management to the Structures group, whilst monitoring and delivering projects with effective use of resources relative to fee with maximum profitability, maintaining technical quality, professionalism and completing all design activities to programme. You will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.
Responsibilities
- As an Associate Structural Engineer, we will count on you to:
- Lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects from concept through to completion
- Provide technical oversight on complex schemes, ensuring innovative and efficient solutions
- Manage client relationships and represent the business at meetings and presentations
- Oversee project budgets, programmes and commercial performance
- Mentor and develop engineers and technicians within the team
- Support business development activities, bids and proposals
- Contribute to strategic growth plans and team expansion
Requirements
- Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Chartered or working towards Chartership (IStructE or ICE preferred)
- Proven experience within an engineering design consultancy (minimum 6yrs) delivering structural projects across a range of sectors (*experience working on data centre projects is essential)
- Strong knowledge of UK design standards and regulations
- Commercial awareness and experience managing project finances
- Confident communicator with leadership ambition
- Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Tekla, Tedds, ETABS, Robot, Revit)
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- What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
About HDR
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