​Portsmouth, July 2025 – Carrington West, a leading UK technical recruitment business, is proud to announce it has been named an official Business Support Partner of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). This strategic partnership is designed to support both individual structural engineers in their professional development, and organisations in their efforts to recruit, retain, and engage top structural engineering talent. As an official Business Support Partner, Carrington West will collaborate with IStructE to offer career development resources, market insights, and recruitment expertise tailored to the needs of structural engineers and engineering employers. This initiative aligns with Carrington West’s ongoing commitment to supporting professionals across the built environment sectors and reinforcing its position as a trusted advisor in technical recruitment. Kent Streek, Department Manager for the buildings team at Carrington West, said:

“We are delighted to partner with the Institution of Structural Engineers. This collaboration allows us to deliver even greater value to both our candidates and clients, supporting career progression while helping organisations develop robust talent strategies.”

Amanda Ansell, Marketing Director at Carrington West, added:

“At Carrington West, we pride ourselves on building relationships with organisations that innovate and whose values align with ours. Our mission is to provide a world-class service and partnering with IStructE reflects our shared dedication to providing a high quality of service to members and the sector.”

Sunita Dhawan, Director of Products & Events at the Institution of Structural Engineers, commented:

“We are pleased to welcome Carrington West as a Business Support Partner. Their specialist knowledge of the engineering recruitment market and their people-first ethos makes them an ideal partner to help complement our growing family of support partners.”

The partnership will see Carrington West contribute to a library of online resources available to members and non-members as well as support IStructE events and webinars.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Amanda Ansell
Marketing Director, Carrington West
T: 023 9387 6066
E: amanda.ansell@carringtonwest.com

About the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)

https://www.istructe.org/

The Institution of Structural Engineers dates from 1908 and is now the world’s largest membership organisation dedicated to the art and science of structural engineering. It has 30,000 members working in 139 countries around the world. Professional membership is one of the leading global benchmarks of competence and technical excellence. Members undergo rigorous technical assessment and commit to continual learning and development. The Institution drives higher standards and shares knowledge because its members’ work is vital to public safety and meeting the challenges of the future. The Institution provides a voice for its members, promoting their contribution to society as innovative, creative problem solvers and the guardians of public safety.