Technical Director - Structural Engineering in Belfast

Job Description

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, 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.
• Enhanced Pension, Private Medical Insurance
• A senior leadership role combining technical authority and client-facing responsibility.
• Exposure to a broad and varied portfolio of high-quality structural engineering projects.
• Hybrid working on offer

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.