Associate Structural Engineer

About Building & Real Estate

At SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner supporting our clients at every stage of the property lifecycle. We offer a comprehensive range of services including building surveying, project management, dilapidations advice, technical due diligence, compliance support, and sustainability consultancy. Our specialists focus on delivering solutions that are not only technically robust but also commercially sensible. By prioritising quality, reliability, and strong client relationships, we ensure buildings are safe, efficient, and future-ready — creating spaces that perform better for businesses, communities, and the environment.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Associate Structural Engineer - London

Structural Engineering Division  |  London  |  Reporting to the Associate Director, Structural Engineering

SOCOTEC is looking for an experienced and driven Associate Structural Engineer to join our Structural Engineering team in London. You will lead the management of project teams, support overall business unit management, and provide a consistently high level of service to our customers, while managing our international structural design partners at project level, specifically SOCOTEC Spain and SOCOTEC Vietnam.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced structural engineer to support the growth of the Structural Engineering team and offering, mentoring graduate staff and reviewing the work of others, while assisting the Associate Director with bidding, strategic decision-making and supporting SOCOTEC's multi-disciplinary offering. You will remain alert and open to business development opportunities, and manage direct reports, ensuring they are up to date with and acting in accordance with company policy.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Manage projects from inception to completion, taking responsibility for the associated invoicing
• Lead and facilitate the coordination of designs between SOCOTEC partners and external project teams
• Maintain and manage strong client relationships, identifying business development opportunities and preparing / reviewing fee proposal letters
• Support the management of a junior team of engineers and carry out performance reviews
• Work within agreed project timeframes and budgets, managing the commercial performance of projects
• Be aware of the business unit's financial performance and take responsibility for meeting targets
• Provide continuous, high-quality structural engineering services to customers, including but not limited to:

• Producing structural designs, reports, specifications and calculations as design lead, coordinating designs prepared by the wider design team
• Undertaking detailed desktop studies and detailed design reviews of structural design information prepared by third parties
• Providing advisory support to clients, signposting the potential outcomes and risks of design decisions
• Carrying out site visits during the construction stage and building investigations
• Preparing assessment, inspection and investigation reports
• Undertaking structural risk assessments of new and existing buildings
• Identifying defects in design and communicating findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Developing structural specifications
• Attending site to undertake inspections and investigations to suit project requirements

• Maintaining a clear understanding of structural engineering issues, including interfaces with fire and façade, and providing well-supported engineering solutions through the selection of appropriate methods and tools
• Staying familiar with all relevant legislation, ensuring procedures are updated accordingly
• Working reliably, professionally and effectively with colleagues and clients, managing your time effectively (including maintaining timesheets) and operating within the limits of your competency
• Working within a team environment, instructing and supporting junior engineers and support staff, as well as providing support to directors and associates when required
• Acting as the Design Team Leader's “right hand”, helping to drive the technical development of the structural engineering team in cooperation with other senior engineers
• Helping to ensure SOCOTEC systems and policies are followed, and contributing to their ongoing development and improvement (e.g. internal procedures, templates and similar)
• Maintaining accurate records to evidence that the company's Quality Procedures, service levels and contractual requirements are being met
• Contributing to the development of the company and enhancing its reputation by attending or organising conferences, panels, seminars and CPD sessions
• Undertaking other duties within your competence, as may be reasonably required from time to time
• Discharging your professional duties with honesty, integrity, impartiality and objectivity

Essential Requirements

• An accredited honours degree or equivalent in civil/structural engineering
• Chartered with the Institution of Civil and/or Structural Engineers
• Proven ability to lead a design team in delivering structural engineering projects
• At least ten years' experience in structural engineering
• A genuine passion for structural engineering
• Confident communicator with strong customer service skills
• Self-motivated, able to prioritise and use your own initiative, while also following instructions and working well as part of a team
• Numerate and well organised, with strong attention to detail
• Professional appearance and behaviour
• Flexible, intuitive and adaptable to meet customer needs, project demands and changing priorities
• Reliable, punctual, honest and trustworthy
• Proficiency in design software packages such as Tekla Tedds, Robot and Scia Engineer

Desirable

• Excellent computer skills, particularly with regards to the Microsoft Office suite of software packages, Bluebeam and commonly used industry structural analysis software packages, and Chorus NBS specification writer

Why SOCOTEC?

Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.

What sets us apart? Our people. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.

In this role, you won't just be another employee - you'll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry's finest professionals.

Your Career, Your Way

Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines - all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.

Work Your Way

Local, national, or global projects. Office-based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.

Committed to Your Growth

From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.