Structural Team Lead
Arthian is offering an exciting opportunity for a talented Structural Engineer to step into a leadership role and drive our continued growth across the UK. As Structural Team Lead, you will guide a highly skilled engineering team and deliver innovative projects in sectors such as Energy, Manufacturing, and Distilling. With offices nationwide, we embrace hybrid and remote working to support the diverse needs of our staff.
At Arthian, we specialise in designing structures for high-hazard industrial environments, including blast resistance, toxic hazards, and thermal hazard requirements. This role requires a Design Leader / Project Manager with exceptional managerial ability, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in delivering complex building projects.
The Role
- Lead and manage a team of highly competent structural engineers.
- Oversee the delivery of multi-disciplinary structural projects from concept through detailed design.
- Collaborate with internal and external disciplines during tender and bid preparation.
- Partner with Directors, Business Development, and Marketing teams to grow opportunities with new and existing clients.
- Build and maintain key client relationships.
- Drive the development of project proposals and tender submissions.
- Manage the design process for industrial buildings, ensuring compliance with current codes and standards.
- Meet clients to define scopes of work and develop tailored proposals.
- Take responsibility for commercial management of deliverables.
- Oversee programme, resourcing, and quality compliance.
- Mentor and support the development of junior staff.
Qualifications
- BEng, MEng, or MSc in Civil / Structural Engineering.
- Significant experience in engineering consultancy or a similar role.
- Preferably chartered with IStructE or ICE (alternative relevant qualifications will be considered).
Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in managing and delivering structural engineering projects.
- Background in industrial environments such as oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, manufacturing, or defence (beneficial).
- Strong understanding of all stages of the design and construction process; familiarity with RIBA stages advantageous.
- Commercial delivery experience, including management of third-party suppliers.
- Broad knowledge of building-related disciplines (Architecture, Civil & Structural, Building Services, Planning, Fire Engineering, etc.).
- Working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations.
- Confidence in client-facing roles, including project scoping and relationship management.
- Line management experience preferred.
- Full UK driving licence with flexibility to attend client sites as required
About the Offer
The salary range for this role would be commensurate with qualifications, experience and skillset. In addition, Arthian offers numerous benefits including:
- Subscription to a relevant professional body.
- External and internal training tailored around the individual.
- 33 days annual leave (leave and public holiday combined) and the option to buy and sell holidays.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- A generous employee referral scheme.
- Volunteering Day for a worthy cause.
- Fully flexible parental leave options.
- Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes.
Get in Touch
We’d love to hear from you – whether you have a question, a project in mind, want to explore job opportunities, or just want to say hello.