Civil Engineering Director

Vickerstock; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy firm is seeking a Civil Engineering Director to lead its operations and strategic growth. The ideal candidate will have chartered engineer status and significant consultancy experience. This senior role involves overseeing project delivery, client management, and building key relationships. The position offers an attractive salary and benefits package along with long-term career opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Influence in a respected consultancy

Career security with an established client base

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status with ICE (or equivalent).
• Significant consultancy experience delivering civil and infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and ensure high technical standards.
• Strong client-facing and business development skills with a commercial mindset.
• Ambition and capability for senior leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consultancy operations including project delivery and client management.
• Drive civil engineering function with oversight of technical quality and resources.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients across sectors.
• Provide technical input and guidance to engineering teams.
• Contribute to strategic growth including team development.
• Represent the consultancy at industry and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Chartered Engineer status

Consultancy experience

Team leadership

Client-facing skills

Business development

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Civil Engineering Director
Vickerstock are delighted to be working with a respected consultancy who are seeking to appoint a Civil Engineering Director. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with responsibility for leading and growing a civil engineering business, while shaping its strategic direction for the future.
With a strong portfolio of clients across both the public and private sectors, the business has a proven track record delivering civil and infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland. This role represents the chance to take ownership of an established consultancy and play a key role in its continued success.

Your new role as Civil Engineering Director
You will be responsible for:

• Involved in all aspects of the consultancy's operations including project delivery, business development and client management
• Driving the civil engineering function with oversight of technical quality, resources, and profitability
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients across public sector bodies, private developers and contractors
• Taking a hands-on role in project leadership where required, providing technical input and guidance to engineering teams
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the business including succession planning, team development, and long-term direction
• Acting as the face of the consultancy, representing the business at senior client, industry, and stakeholder meetings

What you will need to succeed as Civil Engineering Director
To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Chartered Engineer status with ICE (or equivalent)
• Significant consultancy experience delivering civil and infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and ensure high technical standards
• Strong client-facing and business development skills with a commercial mindset
• The ambition and capability to take on a senior leadership role with responsibility for the direction of a business
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational abilities

What's in it for you
If successful, you will benefit from:

• An attractive salary and benefits package
• The chance to shape the future of an established consultancy with a loyal client base
• A senior leadership position combining both strategic oversight and hands-on project involvement
• Long-term career security and influence in a respected, locally based consultancy

For a confidential discussion on this or other senior civil engineering opportunities, contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment