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Head of Structural Engineering - Highways

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Head of Structures / Associate Director / Technical Director - Highways Structures 
Location: Cardiff 
Lead Major Infrastructure Projects Across the UK 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Structures, with appointments available at both Associate Director and Technical Director level depending on experience. 
This role offers the chance to lead major highways structures projects, grow and develop a talented team, and play a key role in delivering high-profile infrastructure schemes across the UK. 
Whether you are an ambitious Associate Director ready for the next step, or an established Technical Director looking for a fresh challenge, this position offers strong career progression, leadership influence and long-term stability. 
What You'll Be Doing 
As Head of Structures, you will: 
·Lead highways structures and bridge engineering projects 
·Manage technical delivery across major infrastructure schemes 
·Develop and maintain strong client relationships 
·Lead and mentor engineering teams 
·Support business growth and framework opportunities 
·Ensure high technical standards and project quality 
·Provide leadership across bridge design, assessment and refurbishment projects 
What You'll Need 
To be considered for this Head of Structures role, you should have: 
·Strong experience within highways structures or bridge engineering 
·Experience leading teams and delivering infrastructure projects 
·Good client-facing and stakeholder management skills 
·Knowledge of UK highways standards and regulations 
·Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional qualification 
·Commercial awareness and leadership capability 
Applications are welcomed from experienced Associate Directors and Technical Directors within the highways structures sector. 
Salary & Benefits 
·Associate Director salary up to £70,000 dependent on experience and qualifications 
·Technical Director salary up to £80,000 dependent on experience and qualifications 
·Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 
·Competitive benefits package 
·Excellent career progression opportunities 
·Ongoing professional development support 
Salary is dependent on experience. 
Location & Working Pattern 
Flexible and hybrid working options are available, with location details discussed during the application process. 
Apply Now 
If you are looking for your next opportunity as a Head of Structures, Associate Director or Technical Director, apply today for a confidential discussion. 
 
FOOTNOTE: 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Chloe Orchard at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. 
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