Your new company We are working in partnership with a leading civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Belfast. They specialise in providing end-to-end services, including civil and structural design, project management, and procurement services. Their clients include public and private sector organisations such as transportation authorities, utility companies, and environmental agencies. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects, including structural assessment and design of highways, railways, and marine structures, inspection and appraisal of existing structures, including bridges and retaining walls, slope stability analysis and pile design, project management and supervision of construction works for NEC 3 & 4 contracts. Your new role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director to join their team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading and managing projects, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering exceptional service to our Responsibilities: Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of civil and structural engineering projects. Oversee project planning, design, and execution to ensure timely and within-budget delivery. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams. Foster strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Contribute to business development and strategic planning initiatives. What you'll need to succeed To be qualified for the Chartered Engineering role, candidates must have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred) with chartered engineer status (CEng) with a recognised professional body or nearly chartered. Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil and structural engineering. With a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects, excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills and strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. What you'll get in return Our client is offering an attractive annual salary negotiable on experience. Feel free to contact Hays to will enjoy the company's benefits, like comprehensive health and wellness benefits, professional development and training opportunities and opportunities for career advancement and growth. What you need to do now If you're interested in this Associate Director role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Senior Civil Engineer Civil engineer Belfast Northern Ireland Benefits: Negotiable