Director of Structures

Technical Director - Structural EngineeringNear Gloucester or ReadingResidential & Commercial Developments

Salary up to £85,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced structural engineering leader ready to shape the future of high-quality residential and commercial developments across the South of England?

We are seeking a Technical Director to lead, inspire, and grow structural engineering capability from offices near Gloucester or Reading.

The Technical Director opportunity:

This is a strategic leadership role with full technical and operational oversight of a growing portfolio of residential and commercial projects. You will play a pivotal part in shaping design excellence, driving innovation, and strengthening client relationships across private developers, contractors, and commercial partners.

You'll combine technical authority with commercial awareness - ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to the highest engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities of this Technical Director of Structures role:

• Provide technical leadership across all structural engineering projects
• Oversee design delivery for low-rise, medium-rise, and complex developments
• Act as technical signatory and ensure compliance with UK regulations and best practice
• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of engineers and technicians
• Contribute to business strategy, financial performance, and work-winning
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Drive innovation in sustainable and efficient structural solutions

About You

• Chartered Engineer (MIStructE or MICE preferred)
• Significant experience in UK residential and commercial structural design
• Proven leadership experience at Associate / Director level or above
• Strong commercial acumen and experience contributing to business growth
• Confident client-facing communicator
• Ambitious, strategic, and motivated to shape a regional engineering offering

What's on Offer for this Technical Director of Structures role

• Executive-level salary and performance bonus
• Autonomy to shape and grow a regional technical team
• Flexible working arrangements
• A strong pipeline of quality developments
• Tailored benefits to suit lifestyle

If you're ready to take ownership of a growing structural engineering operation and leave your mark on the built environment across the Southwest and Thames Valley, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with MIKAELA today