Building Structural Technician

®; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Building Structural Technician to join our Building Engineering team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will produce high-quality 2D/3D drawings, models and documentation, supporting project delivery and ensuring buildability and safety considerations.

You will mentor Apprentice and Trainee Technicians, collaborate with internal and external design professionals, and help develop practical engineering solutions while contributing to technical standards and workflow improvements

Qualifications

• HND/Degree in a relevant field or 4+ years of Structural Technician experience.
• Ability to produce high-quality 2D/3D drawings, models and documentation.
• Strong collaboration and communication with diverse project teams and stakeholders.
• Mentor Apprentice and Trainee Technicians and contribute to skill development.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D/3D models, drawings, and schedules for a range of projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external design professionals to ensure seamless delivery.
• Inspect construction works against designs and assist engineers with reports.
• Support internal task groups to improve workflows and technical standards.

Skills

Technical drawings

2D/3D modeling

Documentation

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

HND/Degree

EngTech aspiration

Job description

Are you a Building Structural Technician ready to take the next step in your career with a passion for working as part of a team to deliver high quality projects within a variety of sectors.

Stantec is seeking a Building Structural Technician to join our dynamic Building Engineering team in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality technical solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.

About the Role

As a Structural Technician, you will be at the heart of our project delivery, producing high-quality technical drawings, models and documentation whilst assisting with mentoring of Apprentice and Trainee Technicians. Reporting directly to Senior Technicians you will contribute to the successful delivery of projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all technical outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Produce 2D/3D models, drawings, and schedules independently for a range of engineering projects. Understand and communicate health and safety implications related to our design, and advise the team on potential risks.

• Collaborate and Coordinate: Work closely with internal and external design professionals to coordinate technical models and documentation control and ensure seamless coordination throughout all project phases.

• Develop Practical Solutions: Undertake engineering inspections to compare construction works against design, report any discrepancies and assisting engineers in structural inspections and reports. Apply an understanding of buildability and practical engineering solutions to projects.

• Drive Innovation: Contribute to internal task groups to improve workflows, share knowledge, and support efforts to enhance technical standards and efficiency across the business.

What You'll Bring

• A relevant HND/Degree or minimum of 4 years of experience as a Structural Technician

• Passion to deliver accurate and high-quality technical drawings, models and schedules to support project success.

• Strong understanding of project stages, health and safety implications, and quality assurance procedures

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of working effectively with diverse project teams and stakeholders

• Engage with learning opportunities, including mentoring from senior team members, and develop competencies towards EngTech qualification.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Other Locations: Scotland, Edinburgh, Glasgow