Overview

AKT II is seeking a highly motivated Chartered Structural Engineer to join our team at Associate Director level. In this senior role, you will support the management of large-scale projects and multidisciplinary teams within our Structural Engineering group, reporting directly to a Managing Director. We're looking for someone with a proven track record in structural design and project management on major developments. You'll bring a strong understanding of the construction industry, along with experience managing the design phase of complex projects - including financial oversight and design coordination. Prior experience leading design teams is highly desirable, as is the commercial awareness to contribute to strategic project decisions. At AKT II you will gain the opportunity to work on some of the most interesting and complex buildings around the world with current complete projects in over 50 countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structural engineering projects from concept through to construction, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance
• Manage project teams and resources, including programme planning, budgeting, and performance reviews
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients, attending design meetings and presenting design ideas clearly
• Oversee financial control of projects, including fee proposals, invoicing support, and identifying additional opportunities
• Coordinate with internal teams and external collaborators to ensure integrated, value-driven design solution
• Support innovation, promote cross-disciplinary working, and contribute to continuous improvement across the practice
• Ensure health, safety, quality, and environmental standards are met throughout project delivery
• Excellent technical background in the design of building structures in all traditional materials
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to lead teams across diverse industry sectors
• Demonstrate experience in managing and leading teams and projects across a range of industry sectors
• Enthusiastic, pro-active and able to work on their own initiative
• Proven design and project management experience delivering to quality, time and budget
• Experience working with developers, major contractors, clients of both national and local authorities and leading Architects is desirable
• Good degree in Engineering
• Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related Professional Body (e.g., CEng MIStructE / MICE)
• Must have relevant experience of the management and delivery of design for major building projects
• Experienced in the delivery of complete lifecycle projects through to completion
• Strong general design knowledge with the ability to work closely with architects and other professionals to develop coordinated designs from concept to construction
• A familiarity with relevant design codes in concrete, steel and timber design is essential; a solid understanding of Eurocodes is advantageous
• Experience working with clients, designers, and contractors, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and deliver high-quality design solutions

Benefits and Environment

AKT II's outstanding reputation, stability and growth has attracted top professionals with opportunities to progress and expand their careers. The company operates in key geographies including Cambridge, Manchester and Bristol (UK) and Copenhagen and Toronto internationally. The role is based in London with hybrid working. You\'ll join a friendly, dedicated team and receive competitive salary and employee benefits including a vibrant social calendar and company-funded events and activities.