Associate Structural Engineer

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We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centres driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimising energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your

contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
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 solutio

ns
- 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 highly desirable)
- 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)