Associate / Principal Structural Engineer

Company: Hunter Savage
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Location: Lisburn
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Associate / Principal Structural Engineer

Lisburn

DescriptionWe are hiring for our client, a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary consultancy, to appoint an Associate / Principal Structural Engineer to lead and grow their structural design team. This is a key strategic appointment, with a clear route to Associate Director. The successful Associate / Principal Structural Engineer will lead projects from feasibility to handover, mentor colleagues and help shape the practice’s growth.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

  • Fast-track progression: can move up the ranks to Associate Director

  • Real leadership from day one on varied, high-profile Built Environment projects

  • Flexible working, including home working and flexible start and finish times

  • The Role

    • Lead structural design in steelwork, concrete, masonry and timber

    • Act as Lead Structural Engineer within multidisciplinary teams

    • Deliver feasibility studies, preliminary designs and technical reports

    • Manage budgets and programmes, and lead design reviews and verification checks

    • Coach and mentor junior engineers

    • Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and stakeholders

    • Win new work through your network and prepare compelling proposals

    • Undertake site visits and surveys

    The Person

    • Degree in Structural, Civil or a related discipline

    • 10+ years’ experience in building-focused structural design

    • Chartered, or approaching Chartership

    • Strong MS Office and Excel skills and structural design software

    • Excellent communicator who commands respect from clients and colleagues

    • Collaborative, organised and effective under pressure

    The Rewards

    • Salary: DOE

    • Clear Associate Director pathway

    • Flexible working and strong work-life balance

    • Inclusive culture with wellbeing support

    • Ongoing professional development

    Next StepsFor a confidential conversation about this Associate / Principal Structural Engineer opportunity, contact Adam Adair, Senior Consultant.

    Why Hunter SavageWe are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep Built Environment insight across NI and ROI, building long-term relationships with candidates and employers. Visit our website for more opportunities.

    Salary is usually negotiable and is a guide based on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

    Skills:Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Consultancy

    Benefits:Pension Hybrid Work Life Balance

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    Posted: October 13th, 2026