Principal Structural Engineer
Company: AECOM
Role summary
Principal Structural Engineer is a role at AECOM in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (hybrid). Posted 2026-09-04. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Principal Structural Engineer
- Company
- AECOM
- Location
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-09-04
AECOM is looking for a seasoned Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading global infrastructure firm, working on diverse and challenging projects that shape communities.
Job description
Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
Start here. Grow here.
AECOM is looking for an experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join our Belfast office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established structural engineering professional looking to take a leading role in the delivery of technically challenging projects, provide technical direction to project teams, develop client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of our Belfast Structures team.
As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will combine technical leadership, project delivery, client engagement and mentoring. You will take responsibility for complex projects and significant project elements, influence design strategy, support the development of our engineers and play an active role in identifying and developing new business opportunities.
The Belfast Structures team delivers projects across Northern Ireland, the UK and internationally. As part of a global consultancy, you will work alongside leading professionals on technically challenging and diverse projects across sectors including healthcare, data centres, commercial and office developments, residential, education, industrial and manufacturing, infrastructure, hospitality and the public sector.
What you can expect
A diverse portfolio of local, national and international projects.
The opportunity to provide technical leadership on complex and high-profile projects.
A highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment with access to specialist expertise across the wider business.
Opportunities to develop and strengthen client relationships and business development opportunities.
The opportunity to mentor, develop and support engineers and technical staff.
Involvement in major projects for internationally recognised clients.
Opportunities to contribute to technical excellence, innovation and best practice across the Structures team.
A supportive environment that encourages professional development, collaboration and continuous learning.
The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and development of the Belfast Structures team.
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will:
Provide technical leadership and direction on projects, taking responsibility for the delivery of complex structural engineering schemes from concept and feasibility through detailed design, construction and completion.
Lead the structural engineering input on major projects and significant multidisciplinary commissions, ensuring solutions are technically robust, efficient, economical and aligned with client requirements.
Apply a high level of engineering judgement to resolve complex technical challenges and develop innovative, practical and buildable solutions.
Lead the preparation and review of structural calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, schedules and other engineering deliverables.
Provide technical assurance and review the work of engineers and technicians, ensuring quality, accuracy, coordination and compliance with project requirements.
Take responsibility for key aspects of project delivery, technical risk, quality, programme and resources.
Coordinate structural design with architects, civil engineers, building services engineers, geotechnical specialists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Provide clear and authoritative technical input at design reviews, progress meetings, client meetings and project workshops.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.
Act as a senior technical point of contact for clients, understanding their objectives and providing effective engineering solutions.
Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, technical performance and efficiency through innovation, digital engineering and best practice.
Support business development and bid activity, including developing technical proposals, scopes, fee estimates and presentations where required.
Contribute to the growth of the Structures team by identifying opportunities, supporting client development and helping to build AECOM's profile within the market.
Mentor and develop engineers and technicians, supporting their technical development, professional progression and achievement of professional qualifications.
Contribute to technical communities and knowledge-sharing initiatives across AECOM, promoting consistency and excellence in structural engineering practice.
Undertake and oversee structural inspections, surveys, assessments and investigations of existing buildings and structures where required.
Provide technical support during construction, including responding to technical queries, reviewing contractor information and undertaking site inspections.
Ensure all designs and technical deliverables comply with relevant UK and Northern Ireland standards, codes, regulations and project requirements.
Promote AECOM's commitment to health and safety, quality