Associate Director (Structural)

About the role

Robert Bird Group is seeking an Associate Director to lead its Structural team in Birmingham. This senior position offers an experienced engineer the chance to shape project delivery, drive client relationships, and mentor a growing practice within a global consultancy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex structural projects from concept to completion.
• Engage with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Develop and grow the UK structural practice, supporting business development.
• Provide technical leadership while managing commercial and people‑management aspects.
• Collaborate closely with Directors to ensure project cost, programme and quality targets are met.

Required profile

• Qualified structural engineer with extensive experience in large‑scale projects.
• Proven senior leadership and team‑development capabilities.
• Strong client‑facing and commercial acumen.
• Ability to work across disciplines and geographies.

Required skills

• Structural engineering design and analysis.
• Construction engineering expertise.
• Use of advanced digital design tools and VDC processes.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a high‑performing structural team.
• Access to a global network of engineering specialists.
• Exposure to world‑class projects across multiple sectors.