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Technical Director

Plymouth, gb🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-08 → 2026-10-07

Core

Lead technical delivery and management for structural engineering projects in the defence, aviation, and education sectors, with a focus on nuclear infrastructure and seismic/blast design. (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000130827534-technical-director-at-aecom)

Role type

Senior IC Technical Director (Structural Engineering)

Builds

Seismically qualified structures, nuclear infrastructure, and complex engineering solutions for defence and aviation clients.

Domain

Civil/Structural Engineering, Defence, Nuclear Infrastructure, Seismic Design

Required skills

Structural design, advanced analysis techniques (Finite Element, Soil Structure Interaction, non-linear dynamics), project management, client relationship management, technical leadership, safety case interface, British Standards and Eurocodes knowledge, commercial contract knowledge, design software proficiency

Preferred skills

Experience in nuclear sector, AUKUS programme projects, seismic hazard assessment

Technologies

Finite Element Analysis (FEA), commercially available design software packages

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead technical delivery and manage commercial/resourcing aspects of demanding projects; Demonstrate leadership in business development, client relationship management, and team development; Lead preparation of technical reports conveying complex concepts; Lead independent technical reviews and approve/sign off work; Mentor and coach team members; Be a leader in specific technology areas

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities