Associate Structural Engineer

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.

As an Associate Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in leading project delivery while helping shape the future direction of the business.

• 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

• A degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status, ideally with IStruct
  
  E (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

• 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.