About the Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Project Director to join and help shape a growing structural engineering consultancy specialising in building structures across the North West. This is not a standard senior role—this is a chance to build something for yourself, take ownership, and directly influence the strategic direction of the business.

You will join as part of the leadership team with 20% equity, playing a pivotal role in driving growth, winning new work, and establishing the business as a leading structural engineering force in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage the structural engineering team across a diverse portfolio of projects.

• Contribute to the strategic direction, business planning, and long-term growth of the company.

• Act as a key decision-maker on technical, commercial, and operational matters.

Business Development

• Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, developers, contractors, and public sector clients.

• Lead bid preparation, presentations, and client engagement to increase market presence.

Technical Delivery

• Oversee the technical quality of all structural engineering output, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

• Provide high-level technical guidance on concept, detailed design, and project delivery.

• Review and approve structural design work while ensuring robust risk management.

Project Management

• Manage project finances, resourcing, fee proposals, and programme delivery.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Mentor and support engineering staff to ensure continuous development and strong team performance.

Required Experience & Skills

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the IStructE or ICE (or working towards with extensive senior experience).

• Demonstrable track record delivering building structures projects (commercial, residential, industrial, education, or mixed-use).

• Strong client network within the North West built environment sector.

• Proven success in winning new work, building client relationships, and driving business growth.

• Experience leading a team and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to convert opportunities into profitable contracts.

• Entrepreneurial mindset – motivated by ownership, autonomy, and long-term value creation.

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial, self-driven, and excited by the opportunity to build and grow a business.

• Confident communicator with strong networking ability.

• Strategic thinker with hands-on capability.

• Collaborative and trusted leader who inspires others.

• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a high-growth environment.

What’s on Offer

• 20% equity stake in a growing consultancy – direct influence and long-term financial upside.

• £65,000 salary + car allowance, with performance-related incentives.

• Opportunity to shape the culture, structure, and direction of the business.

• Autonomy to develop service lines, team structures, and new market sectors.

• A genuine chance to build something for yourself with full leadership support.