Chartered Structural Engineer

Job Description

Chartered Structural Engineer – Liverpool\nVertical Recruitment is working with a leading employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with offices across the UK. They operate across a diverse range of sectors within the built environment, including residential, education, commercial, historic, retail, and leisure.\nThe Role: We are seeking a highly experienced Chartered Structural Engineer to join our client’s Liverpool office. This is a unique opportunity for a Senior to Associate-level Structural Engineer with aspirations to progress into a Director position within the next three years.

The successful candidate will play a key role in business development, work-winning, and leading the structural design team in Liverpool.\nKey Responsibilities:\n * Lead and manage the structural design team in Liverpool, ensuring technical excellence and high-quality project delivery.\n * Drive business development initiatives, win new work, strengthen client relationships, and identify new opportunities for growth.\n * Provide technical expertise and strategic direction across various sectors and property types.\n * Oversee project scoping, proposals, schedules, and management for structural engineering projects.\n * Mentor and support the professional development of engineers within the team.\n * Promote innovation, sustainable design practices, and adherence to industry standards and company processes.\n * Manage financial targets, including budgets and profitability, to contribute to business growth.\n * Represent the company at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings.\nRequirements:\n * Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.\n * Chartered Engineer Status (CEng) with IStructE or ICE.\n * Minimum of 7 years of structural engineering experience with a strong technical background.\n * Proven track record in project management, contract administration, and cost analysis.\n * Experience in work-winning, business development, and client relationship management.\n * Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop engineers.\n * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.\n * Experience working on all project phases (Concept, Tender, Detailed, and Construction) across various contractual environments (D&B, Novation, Traditional).\n * Commercial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets and drive profitability.\nWhy Join?\n * Clear career progression pathway to Director level within three years.\n * Work on diverse and high-profile construction projects across the UK.\n * Be part of an Employee Ownership Trust where your contributions directly impact business success.\n * Supportive and dynamic working environment with a strong focus on professional development.\n * Competitive salary and attractive benefits package, including tax-exempt bonuses of up to £3,600 per tax year as part of the Employee Ownership Trust