Structural Engineer Lead

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM EC Romania is seeking a dynamic and experienced Structural Buildings and Places Discipline Lead to lead our structural engineering team in delivering high-quality, technically complex projects. This role offers the opportunity to drive technical excellence, develop engineering talent, strengthen collaboration across disciplines and geographies, and contribute to the growth and strategic development of our business.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the Structural Buildings and Places team, setting clear objectives and ensuring alignment with business and regional priorities.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight across structural engineering projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
- Oversee project delivery, ensuring high standards of technical quality, safety, programme, and budget performance.
- Provide guidance on complex engineering challenges, driving effective and innovative structural design solutions.
- Promote technical excellence, standardisation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of digital engineering tools and modern design methodologies.
- Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, geographies, and business lines, engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support business development activities, including technical input to bids, resource planning, client engagement, and the development of new opportunities.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and contribute to the overall performance and growth of the Buildings and Places business.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members, building technical capability, strengthening leadership skills, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Promote effective BIM and digital engineering practices, including the use of Revit and other relevant structural design and analysis tools.
- Support workforce planning, recruitment, resource allocation, and succession planning to ensure the team has the capabilities required to meet current and future business needs.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

- Mandatory Bachelor's in Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in structural engineering design, with demonstrated experience in leading teams and delivering building projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of structural systems, materials, design principles, and applicable national and international codes and standards.
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate engineering teams, prioritize workloads, and deliver projects within established budgets and schedules.
- Experience providing technical guidance, reviewing engineering deliverables, and resolving complex structural design challenges.
- Familiarity with BIM workflows and digital engineering tools, including Revit and relevant structural analysis and design software.
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary project delivery and coordination with architectural, MEP, and other engineering disciplines.
- Excellent spoken and written English skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams, clients, and senior management.
- Demonstrated ability to develop people, promote collaboration, and build a high-performing engineering team.
- Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive approach, and a commitment to technical quality and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, international, and dynamic environment.

Nice to Have:

- Experience delivering international projects within a global engineering consultancy.
- Professional registration or membership of a recognised engineering institution.
- Experience with UK, European, or other international structural design standards.
- Experience supporting business development, preparing technical proposals, and contributing to client relationship management.
- Track record of implementing process improvements, digital engineering initiatives, and organisational change.
- Experience in resource planning, recruitment, capability development, and succession planning.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.