Technical Director - Structural Engineering | Belfast Vickerstock are delighted to be working in partnership with leading civil & structural engineering consultancy to support the appointment of a Technical Director - Structural Engineering for their Belfast office. This is a senior leadership appointment, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of technical delivery, team leadership and client relationships across a diverse portfolio of structural engineering projects. With a strong and secure pipeline of work across commercial, residential, education and public-sector schemes, the business has established an excellent reputation for delivering practical, high-quality and cost-effective structural solutions throughout Northern Ireland. Your new role as Technical Director - Structural Engineering As Technical Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the structural engineering team while remaining closely involved in project delivery and client engagement. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced structural engineer who enjoys balancing technical authority with mentoring and strategic input. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the structural engineering function, ensuring consistent technical excellence and quality assurance across all projects. Managing, mentoring and developing a team of engineers and technicians, supporting their professional progression. Providing senior-level technical input and oversight from concept design through to construction and completion. Acting as a key client interface, building and maintaining long-term relationships and repeat business. Supporting business development activities, including bid input, fee proposals and project acquisition. Representing the business at senior client, design team and stakeholder meetings as a recognised technical authority. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you should demonstrate: Chartered Engineer status (IStructE and/or ICE). Extensive experience within a structural engineering consultancy environment. Strong technical expertise across steel, concrete, timber and masonry design. Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and developing engineers. Excellent client-facing skills with a track record of building trusted, long-term relationships. Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute positively to business growth and strategy. What's in it for you? In return, you will be offered a senior position within a well-established and growing consultancy that values technical quality, professional integrity and long-term client relationships. The package on offer includes: Salary of £65,000 - £75,000, potentially more for the right individual. A senior leadership role combining technical authority and client-facing responsibility. Exposure to a broad and varied portfolio of high-quality structural engineering projects. Ongoing professional development within a supportive and respected consultancy environment. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced structural engineer ready to step into a Technical Director role within a stable, ambitious, and highly regarded Belfast-based practice. For a confidential discussion, contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment. Skills: Structural Engineer IStructE Design Manager