Associate Structural Director
Akt Ii
Lead structural engineering projects from concept to construction, managing teams and finances.
21 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
350 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Structural Engineering
Design
Consulting
Technical Services
Project Management
Sustainability
Architecture
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Infrastructure
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
structural delivery
design coordination
financial control
team management
hse compliance
client liaison
- Support innovation, promote cross-disciplinary working, and contribute to continuous improvement across the practice
- Oversee financial control of projects, including fee proposals, invoicing support, and identifying additional opportunities
- Manage project teams and resources, including programme planning, budgeting, and performance reviews
- Coordinate with internal teams and external collaborators to ensure integrated, value-driven design solution
- Ensure health, safety, quality, and environmental standards are met throughout project delivery
- Act as the primary technical contact for clients, attending design meetings and presenting design ideas clearly
- Lead and deliver structural engineering projects from concept through to construction, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance
What you bring
chartered member
ceng
eurocodes
project management
team leadership
structural design
- Excellent technical background in the design of building structures in all traditional materials.
- Must have relevant experience of the management and delivery of design for major building projects
- Strong general design knowledge with the ability to work closely with architects and other professionals to develop coordinated designs from concept to construction.
- Demonstrate experience in managing and leading teams and projects across a range of industry sectors.
- Fellow or Chartered Member of an industry related Professional Body i.e. CEng MIStructE / MICE
- Proven design and project management experience delivering to quality, time and budget
- Experienced in the delivery of complete lifecycle projects through to completion
- Experience working with clients, designers, and contractors, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and deliver high-quality design solutions.
- A familiarity with relevant design codes in concrete, steel and timber design is essential. (A solid understanding of Eurocodes will be advantageous)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good degree in Engineering
- Previous exposure with developers, major contractors, clients of both national and local authorities as well as leading Architects is highly desirable
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Company
Overview
£750m Contracts
Portfolio Value Range
Provides engineering solutions for projects ranging from boutique £0.1m to large-scale £750m.
480 Design Awards
Industry Recognition
Accrued over 480 design awards showcasing architectural and engineering excellence.
4 RIBA Prizes
Academic Honors
Received four RIBA Stirling Prizes, the UK's most prestigious architectural award.
2015 Launch
Expansion Initiative
Launched dedicated façades unit AKT II Envelopes to enhance building envelope expertise.
- Its name change in 2011 followed the arrival of new principals, marking a chapter of expansion and ambition.
- The team has tackled projects across five continents, from cutting-edge offices to award-winning laboratories and transit hubs.
- Specialising in structural, civil, transport and façade engineering, they bring bold solutions to complex architectural visions.
- Striking projects include the Francis Crick Institute, Birmingham New Street station and the retrofit HYLO tower that re-uses 1960s foundations.
- They lead with design-first thinking—pushing structural boundaries through progressive analysis and inventive geometry.
350+ Staff
Diverse Workforce
Uniting professionals from 50 cultural backgrounds speaking 30 languages, fostering a global perspective and collaborative environment.
350+ Design Awards
Awards Achieved
Recognized with over 350 design awards, including four prestigious Stirling Prizes and multiple industry accolades.
- Design-led, interdisciplinary engineering practice uniting staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Strong emphasis on technical innovation and bespoke in-house tools, fostering collaborative working across teams and with clients.
- Commitment to knowledge-sharing, continuous learning, and research partnerships with academia and industry.
30% Low-Emission Concrete
ConcreteZero Target
Aim for 30% low-emission concrete by 2025, aligning with global sustainability goals.
100% Net-Zero Concrete
Long-term Goal
Commitment to achieving 100% net-zero concrete by 2050, reflecting a leadership position in sustainable materials.
2030 Net-Zero Carbon
Building Targets
Aiming for net-zero whole-life carbon in new buildings by 2030, in alignment with industry frameworks like RIBA 2030.
- Operational carbon neutral since April 2021 with commitment to go beyond offsets to tackle embodied carbon
- In‑house Carbon.AKT tool launched 2020: enables quantitative embodied‑carbon decisions from initial design stages
- Sustainability Charter with Data.AKT database benchmarks embodied‑carbon and water‑use across all live projects
- Proactively reduces embodied carbon via reuse, recycled aggregates, innovative cement replacements, material passports and circular‑economy design
- No publicly stated DEI metrics or strategy found
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