Senior Structural Engineer

Posted 05 August 2026
Salary €65000.00 - €75000.00 per annum
LocationLimerick
Job type Permanent
Discipline Construction
ReferenceBM12713_1785921775

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer | Limerick | €65,000 - €75,000
Vickerstock are pleased to be partnering with one of Ireland's leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancies as they continue to expand their Structures team in Limerick.

With over 80 years of engineering excellence, the business delivers innovative structural engineering solutions across commercial, residential, healthcare and industrial developments throughout Ireland and internationally. Due to continued project growth, they are now seeking a Chartered Senior Structural Engineer to take a leading role in the delivery of building structures projects while supporting the continued growth of the Limerick office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer looking to combine technical leadership, project delivery and long-term career progression within one of Ireland's most respected engineering consultancies.

Why this opportunity?

  • Join one of Ireland's leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancies
  • Be part of a growing Structures team with a strong pipeline of commercial and residential projects
  • Lead structural design projects from concept through to construction
  • Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment alongside Civil, MEP and Environmental Engineering teams
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements supporting an excellent work-life balance
  • Genuine long-term career progression within an expanding consultancy


Your new role as Senior Structural Engineer
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in leading the delivery of structural engineering projects while supporting junior engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.

You will be responsible for:

  • Leading the structural design and delivery of commercial, residential, healthcare and industrial developments
  • Producing and reviewing structural calculations, technical reports, drawings and design documentation
  • Managing projects through planning, detailed design and construction stages
  • Coordinating with architects, civil engineers, MEP consultants and contractors to deliver integrated engineering solutions
  • Leading and mentoring project teams while maintaining high technical standards
  • Liaising directly with clients and key project stakeholders throughout project delivery
  • Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with relevant standards and company quality procedures
  • Contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality structural engineering projects across Ireland and overseas


What you will need to succeed as Senior Structural Engineer

Technical experience

  • Degree qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland, IStructE or an equivalent professional body
  • Minimum of five years' experience within a structural engineering consultancy
  • Strong experience delivering building structures projects from design through to construction
  • Excellent technical knowledge of structural design principles and relevant Eurocodes
  • Experience leading structural engineering projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
  • A commitment to continuous professional development and technical excellence


Personal attributes

  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach to engineering
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • The ability to lead, mentor and develop junior engineers
  • Commercial awareness with excellent project management skills
  • A collaborative approach and genuine pride in delivering high-quality engineering solutions


What's in it for you?

In return, you can expect:

  • Salary of €65,000 - €75,000 depending on experience
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • 9-day fortnight with every second Friday off
  • Minimum of five days CPD training each year
  • Pension, health cover and paid professional memberships
  • Increasing annual leave with length of service
  • Active sports and social committee
  • Long-term career development within one of Ireland's most respected engineering consultancies


For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or similar senior structural engineering roles across Ireland, please contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment.