Senior Structural Engineer

AECO; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Belfast is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead delivery of structural projects across NI, the UK and internationally. This role offers a clear pathway to principal engineer, with ownership from concept to completion and opportunities to build client relationships.

You will design schemes using concrete, steel, masonry and timber, ensure compliance with UK/Northern Ireland standards, mentor junior staff and collaborate with architects, geotechnical engineers and services

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Professional membership of MIStructE and/or MICE.
• Demonstrable post-Chartership experience in structural design and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural engineering delivery of projects from concept through to completion.
• Develop robust structural solutions meeting client requirements and standards.
• Coordinate design with architects, geotechnical and services engineers.
• Review calculations, reports and drawings for quality and accuracy.
• Build client relationships and support project delivery on scope and risk.

Skills

CEng

MIStructE / MICE

Education

Degree in Structural/Civil Eng

Job description

• Primary Location: UK - Belfast - Clarence West

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

AECOM is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Belfast office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently Chartered Structural Engineer looking to build on their professional qualification, broaden their experience and take the next step in their career.

In this role, you will take increasing ownership of projects, develop your leadership skills, strengthen client relationships and expand your technical expertise. You will have a clear pathway for progression towards Principal Engineer, Associate and future technical or project leadership positions.

The Belfast Structures team delivers projects across Northern Ireland, the UK and internationally. As part of a global consultancy, you will work alongside leading professionals on technically challenging and diverse projects across sectors including healthcare, data centres, commercial and office developments, residential, education, industrial and manufacturing, infrastructure, hospitality and the public sector.

What you can expect

• A diverse portfolio of local, national and international projects.
• A highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment with access to specialist expertise.
• Structured career development and opportunities to progress into technical leadership roles.
• Opportunities to develop your project management, client relationship and business development skills.
• Mentoring and support from experienced technical and project leaders.
• The opportunity to contribute to major projects for internationally recognised clients.
• A culture focused on technical excellence, collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will:

• Lead the structural engineering delivery of projects, or significant elements of larger multidisciplinary projects, from concept and feasibility through detailed design, construction and completion.
• Develop efficient, economical and robust structural solutions that meet client requirements, relevant standards, legislation and industry best practice.
• Design structural schemes using reinforced concrete, steel, masonry and timber, as appropriate to the project.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to solve complex technical challenges and develop practical, buildable solutions.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, schedules and other engineering deliverables.
• Review work produced by engineers and technicians, ensuring technical accuracy, coordination and quality.
• Take responsibility for the technical delivery of projects, including scope, programme, resources, technical risk and quality.
• Coordinate structural design with architects, civil and building services engineers, geotechnical specialists and other disciplines.
• Attend design team, progress and client meetings, providing clear, confident and constructive technical input.
• Build effective relationships with clients, contractors and external stakeholders, understanding their requirements and resolving technical issues.
• Undertake structural inspections, surveys, assessments and investigations of existing buildings and structures where required.
• Support site activities by responding to technical queries, reviewing construction information and undertaking site inspections.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant UK and Northern Ireland standards, codes, regulations and project requirements.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We are looking for a driven and experienced Senior Structural Engineer with a strong technical background and a proven track record in structural engineering design and project delivery.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• A degree, or equivalent qualification, in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Professional membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE) and/or the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE).
• Demonstrable post-Chartership experience in structural engineering design and project delivery.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are aDisabilityConfidentEmployer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [emailprotected] if you would like to apply through theDisabilityConfidentInterview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.