Director - Design (Structural Steelworks) - MBS Stadium (SPA)

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and design oversight to the Management Contractor and specialist steel contractor across all structural steelwork activities on the MBS Stadium project
• Lead the identification, assessment, and resolution of complex structural steelwork design and construction challenges arising from the project's unique scale, cliff-edge location, and engineering requirements
• Review and comment on steelwork design submissions, fabrication drawings, and construction methodology statements, ensuring alignment with project specifications and quality standards
• Liaise closely with the Management Contractor and steel subcontractor to monitor design development and resolve technical issues promptly
• Coordinate with wider design, engineering, and project management teams to ensure steelwork design is fully integrated with architectural, facade, and MEP requirements
• Support the review of RFIs, technical queries, and design change requests relating to structural steelwork
• Provide regular technical reporting to the Structural Design Lead on design progress, outstanding issues, and risk items
• Contribute to a collaborative, solutions-focused team culture in line with the ambition and pace of the project

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Structural or Civil Engineering; a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation is strongly preferred
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in structural steelwork, spanning design, fabrication, and construction — ideally across major stadia, arenas, or landmark infrastructure projects
• Deep technical knowledge of structural steelwork design principles, fabrication processes, and construction sequencing
• Proven experience working alongside Management Contractors and specialist steelwork subcontractors on complex, fast-paced projects
• Strong problem-solving ability with a track record of resolving engineering challenges on projects of significant scale and complexity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across design, contracting, and client teams
• A positive, proactive attitude and the resilience to thrive in a high-pressure, high-ambition project environment