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Job description

Thank you for your interest in the Senior Structural Engineering (SPTO) post within Construction Division. Construction Division is part of Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD), a business area within the Department of Finance (DoF). With circa £3bn annual spend, public procurement is an important driver for our local economy and supports the delivery of the Programme for Government. When a Department or Agency requires a capital funded construction project it is our job to help them translate their need into a clear specification, advise them on the best procurement strategy, take it to the marketplace to obtain best value and project manage the successful delivery of the facility. CPD also provides best practice procurement advice to Departments on grant funded projects. Construction Division is currently responsible for the delivery and provision of advice in relation to a diverse and exciting portfolio of major new building and civil engineering projects. Collectively these projects have a value in the region of £750m. The Senior Structural Engineer (SPTO) plays an important role in leading the design and delivery of high-quality building and engineering projects, as well as providing specialist structural engineering advice. I hope that this pack meets your information needs and encourages you to apply.

Responsibilities

• While the precise duties and responsibilities of a Senior Structural Engineering (SPTO) Post will vary, it will involve varying degrees of the following activities / responsibilities.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team and providing a structural engineering service on Public Sector construction projects.
• Preparing structural specifications and condition reports.
• Managing the delivery of a diverse range of construction projects.
• Design and project management of new small scale building structures.
• Carrying out site inspections and building surveys.
• Design of structural alterations and refurbishment of existing buildings and structures.
• Providing structural engineering advice.
• Manage and supervise Higher Professional and Technical Officers(HPTO’s) and administration staff and other activities commensurate with the SPTO grade.
• Please refer to the Candidate Information Booklet (CIB) for further information.
• The above list is not exhaustive but gives a good indication of the main duties of the post. The emphasis on particular duties may vary over time according to business needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must, by the closing date for applications be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and a Chartered Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers. Please refer to CIB.
• Please note that the successful candidate must remain Chartered whilst in the post. Checks will be completed with the appropriate professional body to confirm membership status.
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience in structural engineering. Please refer to the CIB.
• Have a current driving licence valid for driving in Northern Ireland and access to a vehicle to carry out the full duties of the post.
• Please see page 20 of the Candidate Information Booklet (CIB) for further information.

Further Information

NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing date Friday 24th April 2026 at 12 noon. Applications from females, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post. The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Application Information

Visit the recruitment service website www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk (Please quote reference number: IRC324893)