Your new company

Hays is working in partnership with a multidisciplinary consulting engineering practice that has been delivering expert advice to clients in all sectors of the economy for over 35 years. They are looking to hire a Structural Design Engineer to be based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

With a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration, the team of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, sustainability, public health, environmental engineers, and ecologists have delivered over 11,000 projects in 15 countries. They are committed to delivering exceptional quality and providing friendly consulting engineering advice that is best in class. The core values of the company are centered around honesty, people, and wellness. They strive to provide a fulfilling lifelong career to their remarkable team.

Your new role

Our client is expanding its team and is currently seeking a Structural Design Engineer for its Belfast office. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that works are constructed in accordance with the Employer’s Representative’s requirements, warranting that the contractor carries out all obligations. The Structural Design Engineer will work closely with the principal designer, assist in the production of calculations, drawings, and reports, and attend meetings with architects and contractors. Additionally, the Structural Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and specifying elements for major projects.

What you'll need to succeed

As a Structural Design Engineer, you will need to have a recognised qualification in Structural Engineering or equivalent, with 3-5+ years of structural design experience in the NI/UK & Irish construction market working on buildings and be a member of an appropriate professional institution. It is ideal if you have a master’s degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent or are Chartered or approaching Chartered Engineer status.

You must have strong analytical knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, and experience of undertaking steel and concrete design to NI/UK & Eurocodes, NI/UK & Irish Building Regulations, Codes of Practice, and Technical Standards.

Our client is looking for candidates with strong engineering design experience, particularly in using software such as Tekla Structural Designer, TEDDS, SCIA/ROBOT, AutoCAD, and Revit.

In addition to technical skills, it is essential that you have good planning, organisation, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as a ‘can-do’ attitude with a commitment to excellent customer service.

What you'll get in return

Successful candidate for Structural Design Engineer role will enjoy a competitive salary and package inclusive of: Flexible working, Sickness Scheme, Professional Memberships, Service Holidays, Pension, Life Insurance (Death in Service), Chartership Programme, Lunch and Learn CPD.

This company has a focus on developing their staff internally and supporting individuals through their career with external bodies and internal promotions. Joining a positive working team, this is an ideal setting for your career to thrive.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Marjorie Del Rosario, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.