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:
1. Leading the structural design and delivery of projects across commercial, residential, industrial and mixed-use sectors
2. Acting as a senior technical authority, reviewing designs and providing guidance to engineers and technicians
3. Managing client relationships and contributing to repeat business and referrals
4. Supporting business development through bid input and early-stage technical advice
5. Mentoring and developing junior engineers, supporting a high-performance team culture
6. 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:
7. A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
8. Chartered Engineer status, ideally with IStructE (ICE considered)
9. Strong consultancy experience delivering building structures projects
10. Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships
11. A collaborative leadership style with an interest in developing people
12. Ambition to progress into an Associate Director role in the near term
What's in it for you?
In return, you can expect:
13. Salary of £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
14. Benefits package that includes Matched pension contributions up to 5%Life Assurance, Medical Insurance and Income Protection
15. A leadership role within a respected and growing structural consultancy
16. 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.