Head of Civil / Structural Engineering

Job Description Are you a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer with a passion for technical excellence and leadership? We are recruiting for a Head of Civil / Structural Engineering to take ownership of engineering quality and performance across a portfolio of high-impact projects in the construction and process industries.
In this pivotal role, you will be accountable for delivering safe, code-compliant designs on time and within scope, while also promoting cost efficiency and structural optimisation. Reporting to the Group Engineering Director, you will lead a team of engineers across multiple sites, overseeing performance, mentoring talent, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. Collaboration with other technical leaders will be key, ensuring alignment across departments and project delivery teams.
This role involves managing all aspects of the civil and structural engineering function, including the development and implementation of engineering tools and processes. You will be expected to approve calculations and analytical models, support internal checking procedures, and contribute to project design reviews. You will also play a key part in client meetings, site and condition surveys, and post-project evaluations to ensure lessons learned are captured and applied.
To be successful, you’ll need a BEng (Hons) in Civil or Structural Engineering and be a Chartered Engineer (CEng), ideally wi...