Market
Cities & Places
Structural Design Engineer - Associate Director
Jacobs
Design
Manchester, UK
Posted on Dec 3, 2025
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Lead the Future of Structural Design with Jacobs
At Jacobs, we’re shaping a more connected and sustainable world through bold ideas and innovative engineering. We’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director of Structural Design Engineering to join our vibrant and inclusive Building Structures team in Manchester.
Our team delivers some of the most challenging and transformative projects across sectors—airports, advanced technology facilities, residential refurbishments, rail, and energy—giving you the chance to make a real impact on the built environment locally and globally.
As an Associate Director, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll set the standard for excellence. Your technical expertise and leadership will drive the delivery of high-quality, innovative solutions that meet the most demanding client expectations. You’ll inspire and mentor talented engineers, fostering collaboration and growth within a multi-disciplinary environment.
Your ability to integrate disciplines and champion digital delivery will keep Jacobs at the forefront of modern engineering. With your commercial insight, you’ll ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, safeguarding both client confidence and business success.
Your global perspective—especially knowledge of US codes and experience with international projects—will strengthen our capability to deliver world-class solutions. And your commitment to sustainability and safety will ensure every design reflects Jacobs’ responsibility to people and the planet.
Join us and lead projects that shape skylines, transform communities, and define the future of engineering. At Jacobs, your ideas will matter—and your impact will be global.
Here's what you'll need
- Chartered Engineer (IStructE, ICE, or equivalent)
- Proven expertise in structural design from concept to completion
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Ability to engage clients and present innovative solutions
- Experience with structural analysis software (ETABS) and digital delivery
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary design processes and sustainable design principles
- Commercial acumen to drive project success
At Jacobs, you'll find more than just a job. You'll discover:
A global network of expertise and opportunity
A culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging
Flexible working arrangements that support your well-being and potential
Opportunities to make a real-world impact through our global giving and volunteering programs
Up to 10% pension
24 days (+10 days bought) holidays
Free medical and income protection insurance and many more!
Ready for a change? Apply Below Now to Start Your Journey with Jacobs!
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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Greater Manchester | United Kingdom |
