Technical Director – Structural Engineer

HKA

Forensic Engineer providing comprehensive technical support on complex structural engineering projects internationally. Collaborate with experts, contribute to business development, and ensure quality consulting services.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive technical support to appointed experts on projects ranging from smaller expert commissions to large, complex and multi-disciplinary matters, including: carrying out detailed structural modelling and precise calculation work, reviewing documents and drawings, attending site visits, and carrying out independent research in technical literature.
Assisting in the coordination of information and workflow.
Assisting with writing of technical reports.
Working actively with colleagues in the Structural team in providing an integrated source of expert level industry knowledge and expertise.
Communicating in an advisory capacity to legal teams and clients on Structural Engineering related issues.
Actively contributing to business development initiatives and assisting the team with the development and expansion of client relationships.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MSc or MEng in Structural and/or Civil Engineering or other relevant field, recognised by the Engineering Council UK.
Excellent academic record.
Chartered with Engineering Council and a Member of either the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the latter preferred.
Extensive experience (at least ten years) in building structures design, including both reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
Technical excellence in structural analysis including use of software and knowledge of British and European codes of practice.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to proactively problem solve, often thinking outside of conventional or code-based approaches.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in structural site inspections, refurbishment of existing buildings, and design of remedial works solutions are preferred.
Experience of working on technical disputes or in forensic investigations is a plus.
Experience of international large scale projects is a plus.
An appetite to support with identifying, developing and securing consultancy fee earning work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A strong collaborative culture focused on growing the Forensic Technical Services (FTS) practice and our team together.
The opportunity to be part of driving the future success and development of our International FTS business.
The ability to work with leaders who support your career development, providing mentoring and exposure to complex projects, and supporting your ambitions.
Full training and support for the specific aspects of forensic work.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Building Structures DesignReinforced Concrete DesignStructural Steel DesignStructural AnalysisTechnical Report WritingSite InspectionsForensic InvestigationsRemedial Works SolutionsProblem SolvingDocument Review

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailProactive Problem SolvingAdvisory CommunicationTeam CollaborationClient Relationship Development

Certifications

Chartered EngineerMember Of Institution Of Civil EngineersMember Of Institution Of Structural Engineers