Copy of Head of Structural Engineering – UK & Ireland

Job DescriptionAECOM is a global leader in infrastructure consulting, delivering professional services across the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design and engineering to programme management and construction management. Across the UK & Ireland, AECOM’s Structural Engineering practice works across public and private sectors, delivering award‑winning design solutions spanning commercial, residential, transport, defence, healthcare, education, and major mixed‑use environments.The Head of Structural Engineering will also play a key role in business development, major pursuits, key client relationships, talent strategy, and practice-wide innovation.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & StrategyDefine and deliver the strategic vision for the Structural Engineering practice across the UK & Ireland.Lead, inspire, and develop high‑performing structural engineering teams across multiple locations.Align structural engineering strategy with AECOM’s wider business and growth objectives.Champion a culture of design excellence, technical quality, collaboration, and innovation.Represent the structural engineering discipline within regional and global leadership forums.Business Development & Market GrowthDrive market positioning and growth across priority sectors (e.g., Transportation, Defence, Healthcare, Commercial, Education, Mixed‑Use, Government).Lead major pursuits, bids, and proposal strategies in partnership with the Work Winning team.Develop and maintain senior‑level client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.Identify and pursue new market opportunities, strategic partnerships, and frameworks.Project & Design LeadershipProvide oversight on major structural engineering and multi-disciplinary commissions, ensuring quality, risk management, compliance, and design integrity.Serve as Design Authority or Technical Reviewer on complex, high‑profile projects.Promote integrated, multi‑disciplinary working across engineering, digital, planning, and advisory teams.Technical LeadershipPossess Technical Capabilities to resolve complex problems and represent a focal point for technical expertise.Possess a degree of recognition and standing within the industry for technical proficiency in structural engineering.Operational & Financial ManagementAccountable for practice‑wide financial performance, revenue forecasting, utilisation, and profitability.Oversee resource planning, project staffing, and capacity management.Implement consistent operational standards, QA/QC processes, and best practice delivery tools.People & Talent DevelopmentLead talent strategy for the Structural Engineering practice including recruitment, retention, succession planning, and early careers development.Foster a diverse, inclusive, supportive studio culture.Promote professional accreditation, CPD, and career progression pathways.Digital, Sustainability & InnovationChampion digital design tools (Revit, BIM, parametric design, digital twins).Embed sustainability principles aligned to AECOM’s ESG and net‑zero goals.Encourage research, thought leadership, and new ways of working.QualificationsChartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE or FIStructE).Significant experience in leading structural engineering teams at a senior or director level.Demonstrable track record in delivering major projects and managing large multi‑disciplinary teams.Strong commercial acumen with experience in P&L responsibility.Proven business development and client relationship management experience.Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic leadership skills.Experience with BIM and digital design workflows.Additional InformationPreferred ExperienceExperience working within large consultancy or multi‑disciplinary environments.Established reputation and network within UK structural consultancy markets.Experience with major complex infrastructure, defence, transportation, healthcare or large‑scale commercial/mixed‑use schemes.Familiarity with ISO19650, UK building regulations, government frameworks, and procurement routes.At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment….