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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