Associate Structural Engineer | Belfast
£60,000 – £65,000 + progression to Associate Director
Vickerstock Recruitment are delighted to be working with a scaling, local consultancy to recruit an Associate Structural Engineer as part of their continued growth across Northern Ireland and the wider UK market.
This is a genuine leadership opportunity for a Chartered Structural Engineer who is ready to step into a senior technical and client-facing role, with a clear and realistic pathway to Associate Director level within 12-18 months.
Your new role as Associate Structural Engineer
As an Associate Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in leading project delivery while helping shape the future direction of the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the structural design and delivery of projects across commercial, residential, industrial and mixed-use sectors
- Acting as a senior technical authority, reviewing designs and providing guidance to engineers and technicians
- Managing client relationships and contributing to repeat business and referrals
- Supporting business development through bid input and early-stage technical advice
- Mentoring and developing junior engineers, supporting a high-performance team culture
- Contributing to strategic decisions as the business continues to grow
What you will need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will likely have:
- A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
- Chartered Engineer status, ideally with IStructE (ICE considered)
- Strong consultancy experience delivering building structures projects
- Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships
- A collaborative leadership style with an interest in developing people
- Ambition to progress into an Associate Director role in the near term
What's in it for you?
In return, you can expect:
- Salary of £60,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
- Benefits package that includes
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%
- Life Assurance, Medical Insurance and Income Protection
- A leadership role within a respected and growing structural consultancy
- Exposure to varied, technically interesting projects
This role will suit a Chartered Structural Engineer who is ready to step beyond project delivery and into a broader leadership position, with the opportunity to shape both projects and people.
For a confidential discussion, contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment.
Skills:
Structural Engineer IStructE Design Manager
Benefits:
Work From Home
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£60,000 – £65,000 + progression to Associate Director
Vickerstock Recruitment are delighted to be working with a scaling, local consultancy to recruit an Associate Structural Engineer as part of their continued growth across Northern Ireland and the wider UK market.
This is a genuine leadership opportunity for a Chartered Structural Engineer who is ready to step into a senior technical and client-facing role, with a clear and realistic pathway to Associate Director level within 12-18 months.
Your new role as Associate Structural Engineer
As an Associate Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in leading project delivery while helping shape the future direction of the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the structural design and delivery of projects across commercial, residential, industrial and mixed-use sectors
- Acting as a senior technical authority, reviewing designs and providing guidance to engineers and technicians
- Managing client relationships and contributing to repeat business and referrals
- Supporting business development through bid input and early-stage technical advice
- Mentoring and developing junior engineers, supporting a high-performance team culture
- Contributing to strategic decisions as the business continues to grow
What you will need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will likely have:
- A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
- Chartered Engineer status, ideally with IStructE (ICE considered)
- Strong consultancy experience delivering building structures projects
- Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships
- A collaborative leadership style with an interest in developing people
- Ambition to progress into an Associate Director role in the near term
What’s in it for you?
In return, you can expect:
- Salary of £60,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
- Benefits package that includes
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%
- Life Assurance, Medical Insurance and Income Protection
- A leadership role within a respected and growing structural consultancy
- Exposure to varied, technically interesting projects
This role will suit a Chartered Structural Engineer who is ready to step beyond project delivery and into a broader leadership position, with the opportunity to shape both projects and people.
For a confidential discussion, contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment.
Skills:Structural Engineer IStructE Design Manager
Benefits:Work From Home
WHJS1_NI
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