Associate Structural Engineer

Buro Happold group.; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bath is seeking an experienced Associate Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing technical specifications, leading projects, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and a proven track record in project leadership. The firm offers hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary, and focus on diversity and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits

Car allowance

Generous company pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Solid foundation as a technical and project leader.
• Experience in mentoring and leadership.
• Overseas and domestic project experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical specifications and check other engineers’ work.
• Lead projects and maintain productive client relationships.
• Guide and mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Collaboration

Computational techniques

Education

Degree in Engineering

Post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline

Professional registration (ECUK or similar)

Job description

# Associate Structural Engineer## This role will see you working as part of the Bath-based structural engineering team focussing on a diverse portfolio of projects in the UK and around the world. This is a technically demanding role and we are ideally looking for creative candidates with an interest/aptitude in computational techniques as well as being interested in being at the forefront of changes in the industry such as in reducing embodied carbon and modern methods of construction in structural design. The ideal candidate will have experience across a wide variety of projects and sectors. This is an opportunity to join an industry leading structures practice, renowned for delivering innovative and architecturally compelling forms and with such an enviable portfolio of projects like the**,****,** and many more. We can offer a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of building design, with a focus on structural excellence, inspirational architecture, social value, and environmental sustainability.Bath Structures is a hard-working but friendly, supportive and inclusive team, and will offer an enjoyable and rewarding working environment with many opportunities for learning and career advancement. **Your next role*** The role of an Associate Structural Engineer can be very varied, duties will include but are not limited to:* Preparation of Technical Specifications and checking the work/specifications of other Engineers in the team* Leadership of projects on behalf of the group, taking ownership for sustained and productive client relationships.* Reviewing job financial performance and managing resources accordingly.* Guiding less experienced team members in order to achieve the project success.* Supporting delivery of the team’s Performance and Development Review process.* Providing support in seeking new work from existing clients.* Preparing bid proposals and additional fee proposals (with the support of the Group Directors, Associate Directors and Bid team colleagues) **Your skills & experience*** As an Associate Structural Engineer, we would expect that you will be able to demonstrate:* An outstanding foundation as a technical and project leader; demonstrated via a track record of successful delivery over a sustained period within the industry.* Mentoring and leadership experience of other Engineering professionals, desire and ability to support in developing individuals skills, whilst encouraging collaboration and cohesive teamwork.* Overseas and domestic project experience, ideally within multiple sectors although BuroHappold's varied portfolio will further extend your breadth of experience* Solid Educational foundation - ideally a degree and post-graduate qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline as well as professional registration with the ECUK or other body and membership of a relevant institution such as the ICE or IStructE.**What we offer you*** Hybrid working arrangements.* Attractive salary and benefits package including life assurance, income protection and private medical cover.* Car allowance (10% of basic salary)* Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.* Generous company pension scheme.* Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts* Enhanced parenthood leave policies* 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month* A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.* Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions* A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring* An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional. **A place for everyone**Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers. Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [e-mail] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. **#LI-JA1 #LI-Hybri**The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Associate Structural Engineer* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** burohappold/TP/653/1757* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Job Category** Engineering and Design* **Discipline** Structures* **Location** Bath, United Kingdom* **Closing Date** 18 January, 2026