Technical Director - Structural Engineering

Technical Director

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
- 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. xwzovoh

For a confidential discussion, contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment.

Skills: Structural Engineer IStructE Design Manager
TPBN1_NI