Chartered Structural Engineer – Liverpool

Vertical 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.

The 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the structural design team in Liverpool, ensuring technical excellence and high-quality project delivery.
• Drive business development initiatives, win new work, strengthen client relationships, and identify new opportunities for growth.
• Provide technical expertise and strategic direction across various sectors and property types.
• Oversee project scoping, proposals, schedules, and fee management for structural engineering projects.
• Mentor and support the professional development of engineers within the team.
• Promote innovation, sustainable design practices, and adherence to industry standards and company processes.
• Manage financial targets, including budgets and profitability, to contribute to business growth.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer Status (CEng) with IStructE or ICE.
• Minimum of 7 years of structural engineering experience with a strong technical background.
• Proven track record in project management, contract administration, and cost analysis.
• Experience in work-winning, business development, and client relationship management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop engineers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working on all project phases (Concept, Tender, Detailed, and Construction) across various contractual environments (D&B, Novation, Traditional).
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets and drive profitability.

Why Join?

• Clear career progression pathway to Director level within three years.
• Work on diverse and high-profile construction projects across the UK.
• Be part of an Employee Ownership Trust where your contributions directly impact business success.
• Supportive and dynamic working environment with a strong focus on professional development.
• 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.