Technical Director – Specialist Blast Structural Design

This role requires a leader with exceptional technical expertise in blast-resistant structural design, combined with strong management skills and a proven ability to deliver complex engineering projects.

The Role

• You will be working on and/or managing the delivery of industrial projects from concept to detailed design.
• You will provide technical leadership on specialist blast-resistant structural design and assessment projects.
• You will be confident in leading technically complex structural projects.
• You will take a lead role in the development and growth of the specialist team. This will include recruitment, mentoring, development and training of staff.
• You will have excellent communication skills liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
• You will manage and control project budgets and resources.
• You will play a key role in design risk management and mitigation.
• You will support the development of project proposals and tender submissions.
• You will work with Directors, Business Development and Marketing teams to develop business opportunities with new and existing clients.
• You will meet clients to define scopes of work and develop proposals.

Qualifications

• You will hold a BEng, MEng or MSc qualified in Civil / Structural Engineering.
• You will be chartered with IStructE or ICE.

Experience & Skills

• You will have significant experience in an engineering consultancy, with particular expertise in specialist blast design & assessment.
• You will be able to demonstrate technical excellence in structural design, particularly relating to blast-resistant structures.
• You will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards and guidance relating to blast design.
• You will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of determining blast loadings and methods of structural analysis.
• You will have expertise in the design / assessment of reinforced concrete, steel, and other materials for blast resistance.
• You will have proficiency in specialist engineering software for blast analysis and structural design.
• You will have experience in leading and developing technical resources in the delivery of blast resistant structural design.
• You will be highly experienced in writing clear and precise technical reports and comfortable presenting findings/recommendations.
• Experience of line-management and staff mentoring would be beneficial.
• Can work to tight timescales and manage multiple projects at once.
• Competent with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence and the ability to attend client sites, as required.