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This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Technical Director to join our team and support our continued growth throughout the UK. We have offices located throughout the UK and embrace hybrid / remote working to support our staff’s personal circumstances. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and work on some exciting projects in sectors such as Energy, Petrochemicals, Manufacturing and Distilling.

Location: Any UK office

Reference #: Technical Director - Specialist Blast Structural Design: 03-2025

This role requires a leader with exceptional technical expertise in blast-resistant structural design, combined with strong management skills and a proven ability to deliver complex engineering projects.

The Role

  • You will be working on and/or managing the delivery of industrial projects from concept to detailed design.
  • You will provide technical leadership on specialist blast-resistant structural design and assessment projects.
  • You will be confident in leading technically complex structural projects.
  • You will take a lead role in the development and growth of the specialist team. This will include recruitment, mentoring, development and training of staff.
  • You will have excellent communication skills liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • You will manage and control project budgets and resources.
  • You will play a key role in design risk management and mitigation.
  • You will support the development of project proposals and tender submissions.
  • You will work with Directors, Business Development and Marketing teams to develop business opportunities with new and existing clients.
  • You will meet clients to define scopes of work and develop proposals.

Qualifications

  • You will hold a BEng, MEng or MSc qualified in Civil / Structural Engineering.
  • You will be chartered with IStructE or ICE.

Experience & Skills

  • You will have significant experience in an engineering consultancy, with particular expertise in specialist blast design & assessment.
  • You will be able to demonstrate technical excellence in structural design, particularly relating to blast-resistant structures.
  • You will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards and guidance relating to blast design.
  • You will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of determining blast loadings and methods of structural analysis.
  • You will have expertise in the design / assessment of reinforced concrete, steel, and other materials for blast resistance.
  • You will have proficiency in specialist engineering software for blast analysis and structural design.
  • You will have experience in leading and developing technical resources in the delivery of blast resistant structural design.
  • You will be highly experienced in writing clear and precise technical reports and comfortable presenting findings/recommendations.
  • Experience of line-management and staff mentoring would be beneficial.
  • Can work to tight timescales and manage multiple projects at once.
  • Competent with Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Excellent verbal communication.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Full UK driving licence and the ability to attend client sites, as required.

About the Offer

The salary range for this role would be commensurate with experience.  In addition, Arthian offers numerous benefits including:

  • External and internal training tailored around the individual
  • Career development to include active participation in membership of professional organisations
  • 33 days annual leave (leave and public holiday combined) and the option to buy and sell holidays
  • Contributary pension scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • A generous employee referral scheme
  • One paid volunteering day/year
  • Fully flexible parental leave options
  • Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes

Arthian is an Equal Opportunities Employer and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits programmes some of which are listed above. For more information on the benefits of working at Arthian, please visit ‘Life at Arthian.’

To Apply

For further information on this vacancy and/or to apply for this position in complete confidence, please send a CV and Covering Letter, identifying how your qualifications, experience and attributes match the job description above, by:

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Location: Any UK office

Reference #: Technical Director - Specialist Blast Structural Design: 03-2025

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