Senior Civil Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Antrim; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning, employee-owned consultancy in County Antrim is seeking a Senior Civil / Structural Engineer. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to lead projects, mentor teams, and contribute to long-term career growth. Enjoy great benefits, including hybrid working and a meaningful share in the company’s success.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Pension (5%)

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work Scheme

Real career progression and professional development

Employee Ownership Trust

Qualifications

• Proven background in building structures and project management.
• Comfortable mentoring engineers and overseeing structural assessments.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts and Building Regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead various civil and structural projects from concept to construction.
• Guide and support junior engineers and technical staff.
• Manage client relationships and oversee project scopes.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Technical Design Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Chartered Engineer status (or on the path to chartership)

Tools

Design software

Job description

Job Description

Senior Civil / Structural Engineer

County Antrim, Ireland

Award-Winning, Employee-Owned Engineering Consultancy

Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Are you an experienced Civil or Structural Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? Join a dynamic, employee-owned consultancy where your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your development is a priority.

Our client is a multi-award-winning civil, structural, glass, and façade engineering specialist with a long-standing reputation for excellence across the UK and Ireland. With six offices nationwide and projects spanning public and private sectors, they offer not just a job—but a long-term career in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment.

They are now growing their team in County Antrim—and they’re looking for a Senior Civil / Structural Engineer to help shape the future.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• You’ll lead a variety of projects from concept through to construction, working closely with directors, clients, and in-house teams. This is your chance to make your mark—managing and mentoring a growing team, building client relationships, and delivering high-impact design and survey work.
• Lead small to medium civil and structural projects
• Guide and support junior engineers and technical staff
• Manage client relationships, proposals, and project scopes
• Oversee surveys, technical reports, contract admin, and design reviews
• Deliver work on time, within budget, and to the highest standards

Who You Are:

• Chartered (or on the path to chartership) with ICE, IStructE, or MRICS
• Proven background in building structures, project management, and client liaison
• Comfortable overseeing surveys, structural assessments, and mentoring engineers
• Technically strong—skilled in design software, relevant standards, and drawing/modelling
• Great communicator and organiser, with commercial awareness and leadership ability
• Knowledge of JCT contracts and Building Regulations is a big plus

What’s In It for You:

This isn’t just a job—it’s a place where you can thrive.

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Hybrid & flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Pension (5%), private healthcare, and bonus schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Real career progression and professional development
• Employee Ownership Trust – share in the company’s success