Aaron Hazzard

As part of Astute’s People Plus retained search, Astute’s Nuclear Team is exclusively partnering with Rodgers Leask, a leading engineering consultancy, to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer for its Bristol or Derby site.

The strategically important Senior Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of £50,000–£55,000+ (flexible for chartered or exceptional candidates), alongside strong development opportunities and a clear pathway for progression.

If you’re a Senior Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative and technically driven environment, then submit your CV to apply today.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead structural design activities and take ownership of engineering packages from concept through to delivery
• Perform and check detailed hand calculations
• Produce and review engineering drawings
• Lead and mentor a small team (typically a technician and/or junior engineer)
• Liaise directly with clients and key stakeholders
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and security requirements
• Work independently on assigned project deliverables

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A strong  experience in structural engineering design
• A high level of design experience with reinforced concrete and steel
• Experience with timber and masonry (desirable)
• Proficiency in hand calculations and engineering drawing production/review
• Experience with in-situ and precast concrete (highly desirable for Bristol-based candidates)
• Proven track record working independently in design-led roles
• Experience leading teams or mentoring junior engineers
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is advantageous

The Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Technically strong with excellent attention to detail
• A confident leader with mentoring capability
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Effective in client-facing and stakeholder communication
• Adaptable within highly regulated and security-sensitive environments

• Competitive salary of £50,000–£55,000+ (flexible for high-calibre candidates)
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact infrastructure and defence projects
• Clear pathway for career progression and chartership support
• Collaborative and technically driven working environment
• Hybrid working potential after initial probation (case-by-case basis)

• Must be eligible for BPSS clearance (mandatory)
• SC clearance is advantageous but not required
• Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a growing project management consultancy to recruit a Project Director to support the leadership and delivery of major capital projects.

This Project Director role offers a competitive salary, clear leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping teams, winning work, and delivering high-profile projects within a business experiencing strong growth.

If you’re a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor or Cost Management professional ready to step into a strategic leadership role, then submit your CV to apply today.

Within the role you will:

• Lead the delivery of cost management services across the full project lifecycle
• Work closely with Regional Directors to manage and grow high-performing teams
• Oversee feasibility estimates, cost planning, procurement, tendering and post-contract services
• Take accountability for the successful and profitable delivery of multiple projects
• Manage senior client relationships and act as a key account lead
• Lead major bids and contribute to business development and work-winning activities
• Support recruitment and team growth aligned with business needs
• Provide leadership, mentoring and development for Senior Managers, Managers and junior staff
• Ensure commercial performance, including fee tracking, forecasting and profitability
• Drive quality, consistency and continuous improvement across project delivery

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or similar
• Chartered status (RICS, CIOB) or equivalent experience
• 10+ years’ experience within a consultancy environment
• Proven experience delivering the full spectrum of cost management services
• Demonstrated ability to win work and manage profitable project delivery
• Experience managing teams, client accounts and internal project finances
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and leadership skills

The Project Director role would suit someone who is:

• A strong leader with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams
• Commercially astute with a focus on profitability and growth
• Confident managing senior client relationships and key accounts
• Strategic in thinking, with the ability to influence and drive business decisions
• Proactive, adaptable and capable of operating at both strategic and delivery levels
• Passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of professionals

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Bonus scheme reviewed annually, up to 10%
• Structured competency matrix to support career development and progression
• Matched 5% pension scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Private healthcare (Vitality)
• Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home (site visits excluded)
• Group incentive days and team events