Senior Structural Engineer

Vickerstock; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead building structures projects in Dublin. You will act as Project Lead, overseeing design, calculations and client liaison from initial design through construction.

The role combines hands-on technical work with project leadership, client management and mentoring of junior engineers, with a clear path toward Chartership for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–10 years' post-graduate structural engineering experience.
• Chartered status preferred or actively progressing toward Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Lead with overall responsibility for delivery of structural engineering services.
• Lead structural design and oversee production of drawings, calculations and design packages.
• Prepare fee proposals and monitor project costs against budgets.
• Coordinate with Architects, M&E Consultants, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and others.
• Review and mentor Graduate/Design Engineers and review their work.
• Lead project stage reviews and ensure compliance with internal quality procedures.
• Undertake BCAR inspections and manage project risk.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Structural design

BCAR inspections

Education

BEng (Hons) Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (preferred)

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer | Building Structures | Dublin

Vickerstock are pleased to be partnering with an established Irish engineering consultancy as they continue to strengthen their Structural Engineering team in Dublin.

They are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with approximately 5-10 years' experience to take responsibility for the technical and commercial delivery of building projects, working directly with clients and multidisciplinary design teams from initial design through to construction.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered or near-Chartered Structural Engineer ready to take genuine ownership of projects, combining technical design with project leadership, client management and the development of junior engineers.

Why this opportunity?

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of structural engineering projects rather than operating solely as a design engineer
• Manage projects from initial appointment through detailed design and construction
• Work directly with clients, architects, project managers and multidisciplinary design teams
• Develop your commercial experience through fee proposals, project budgets and resource management
• Lead and review the work of Graduate and Design Engineers
• Build the project leadership experience required to progress further within a successful engineering consultancy

Your new role as Senior Structural Engineer

As Senior Structural Engineer, you will act as Project Lead across a portfolio of building projects, taking responsibility for the successful delivery of the consultancy's structural engineering services.

You will combine hands-on technical engineering with project management, commercial awareness and client-facing responsibility.

You will be responsible for:

• Acting as Project Lead with overall responsibility for the delivery of structural engineering services
• Leading structural design and overseeing the production of drawings, calculations and design packages
• Preparing fee proposals and monitoring project costs against agreed budgets
• Coordinating directly with Architects, M&E Consultants, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and other members of the design team
• Ensuring structural designs are accurately represented across general arrangement and reinforcement drawings
• Preparing technical reports, specifications and project documentation
• Representing the consultancy at client, design team and site meetings
• Reviewing calculations, designs and documentation prepared by Graduate and Design Engineers
• Preparing Design Risk Assessments and supporting the management of project risk
• Undertaking BCAR inspections
• Leading project stage reviews and ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with internal quality procedures
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers within the Structural Engineering team

What you will need to succeed as Senior Structural Engineer

Technical experience

• BEng (Hons) or equivalent degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Approximately 5-10 years' post-graduate structural engineering experience
• Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland, IStructE or equivalent would be preferred; candidates actively progressing towards Chartership will also be considered
• Strong experience delivering building structures projects within a consultancy environment
• Excellent understanding of structural engineering design principles, relevant standards and codes of practice
• Experience producing and reviewing structural calculations, drawings, reports and specifications
• Ability to independently solve complex engineering problems and take responsibility for technical decisions

Project leadership

• Experience leading structural engineering projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness with experience preparing fee proposals and monitoring project budgets
• Ability to review and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
• A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of project delivery
• Commitment to continued professional development and the wider engineering profession

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary package depending on experience
• A genuine project leadership position with responsibility for technical and commercial delivery
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of building structures projects
• Direct client and multidisciplinary design team interaction
• Continued support towards Chartership where required
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development and career progression