Head of Structural Engineering (Design & BIM)

Position OverviewMHCEG Consultancy is seeking a highly technical, hands-on Head of Structural Engineering (Design & BIM) to lead the Structural Engineering Department. The role combines independent structural analysis and design, expert technical review, structural BIM leadership, team development, and direct client-facing technical coordination for international projects.Key ResponsibilitiesStructural Design & Technical LeadershipPersonally perform, develop, and independently review structural analysis and design for reinforced concrete and steel structures using ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, and other appropriate tools.Review design assumptions, calculations, analysis models, structural drawings, and technical solutions; identify design errors and resolve complex engineering issues.Ensure design compliance with US and Canadian structural codes and international building standards, including the International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC standards, the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), and relevant CSA standards.BIM Leadership & Multidisciplinary CoordinationLead structural BIM delivery, Revit Structure workflows, model quality, and coordination with architectural and MEP disciplines.Ensure consistency between structural analysis models, BIM models, drawings, and issued deliverables.Oversee BIM execution requirements, clash resolution, model reviews, and digital coordination workflows.Department Management & QualityManage structural engineers, team leaders, and BIM resources; actively guide, teach, coach, and mentor staff through design reviews, technical workshops, and hands-on problem-solving.Monitor schedules, planned versus actual hours, productivity, technical risks, and submission milestones.Lead technical QA/QC reviews, coordinate deliverables with project managers and international teams, and represent the structural discipline in client and consultant meetings, presentations, and technical discussions.Required Qualifications & ExperienceMaster’s degree in Structural Engineering is mandatory; a PhD in Structural Engineering is preferred.Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.12+ years of relevant structural engineering experience, including hands-on concrete and steel design, BIM coordination, and team leadership.Proven experience leading structural engineering teams within engineering consultancies, with strong technical judgment and international project coordination skills.Required Technical SkillsAdvanced hands-on proficiency in ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, and Revit Structure.Strong ability to prepare and verify structural calculations, review engineering design models, and assess construction drawings.Solid knowledge of structural BIM processes, multidisciplinary coordination, and technical QA/QC.Practical experience applying US and Canadian structural design codes, including IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, NBCC, and relevant CSA provisions, is mandatory.Expert structural design judgment, leadership, technical mentoring, problem-solving, presentation, and client communication skills. Excellent fluent English, both spoken and written, is mandatory.Preferred Additional ExperienceExperience in timber / wood structural design.Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Navisworks, and BIM Execution Plans (BEPs).Relevant professional engineering certifications.