Hybrid Lead Structural Engineer

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About the role

  • Lead Structural Engineer at BRE overseeing structural engineering projects and technical services. Driving innovation and ensuring compliance with industry standards for the built environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a complex structural engineering function, delivering a complete technical service against agreed objectives and growth targets
  • Oversee the delivery of structural engineering projects, ensuring technical quality, compliance with relevant BS and EN standards, and alignment with client requirements
  • Develop and interpret test regimes based on structural design principles, including static and dynamic behaviour
  • Manage laboratory-based activities to ensure safe, consistent, and reliable testing outcomes
  • Coordinate engineers, technicians, and laboratory staff to achieve cohesive and efficient project delivery
  • Provide technical input to business development activities, including client engagement, proposal development, and representation at industry events
  • Act as a technical authority on complex client enquiries, producing high-quality technical proposals and reports
  • Support inspection, assessment, and reporting activities relating to UK construction methods, materials, and structural fire performance
  • Contribute to the strategic development and profile of the Structural Technology team and associated laboratories

Requirements

  • Chartered Structural Engineering expertise with strong technical authority in structural engineering and testing
  • Proven capability in leading and managing complex structural engineering activities and technical services
  • Strong working knowledge of BS and EN codes and standards, and their application to structural design and test regimes
  • Demonstrated understanding of static and dynamic structural behaviour and engineering mechanics
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, and laboratory staff
  • Ability to develop and review high-quality technical proposals, reports, and inspection documentation
  • Experience contributing technical input to business development, client engagement, and external representation
  • Knowledge of UK construction methods, materials, and historic and modern construction forms
  • Experience with structural fire design and assessment in accordance with relevant standards
  • Proficiency in relevant engineering and reporting tools, including AutoCAD and standard Microsoft applications
  • Commercial awareness, with experience contributing to income generation and workload throughput
  • Ability to support the technical reputation and profile of BRE and its Structural Technology capabilities

Benefits

  • Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
  • Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
  • Enhanced maternity package
  • HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
  • Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
  • Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
  • Professional membership reimbursement

Job title

Lead Structural Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

£65,000 - £70,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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