Senior Structural Engineer

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Description:

Competitive Salary + Excellent Range of Benefits Posted: 23/09/2026

Start Date:

ASAP Recruiter: AECOM Job  - J Closing Date: 31/10/2026

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…