Graduate Structural Engineer

Pertemps Tm; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chartership support

Private healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

Structured training & mentoring

Exposure to major UK projects

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking a Graduate Structural Engineer in Glasgow to join a dedicated temporary works team. You will contribute to design and delivery across infrastructure and construction projects, gaining hands-on exposure from concept through site delivery.

You will develop skills with guidance from senior engineers, work on challenging schemes, and progress toward Chartership through a structured training and mentoring programme.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar discipline.
• Strong interest in civil and structural engineering.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ambition to progress towards Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering design and project development for temporary works.
• Produce design calculations and technical reports.
• Support CAD drawings and design package preparation.
• Attend site visits, inspections and client meetings.
• Undertake risk assessments and review construction methodologies.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support project delivery from feasibility through to completion.
• Develop technical knowledge through mentoring and training.

Skills

Strong interest in civil/structural

Good communication

Analytical mindset

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Graduate Structural Engineer

Glasgow

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

An established engineering consultancy specialising in temporary works design is looking to appoint a Graduate Civil Engineer to join its growing Glasgow team. The business is recognised for delivering practical engineering solutions on complex construction and infrastructure projects throughout the UK.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of technically challenging projects while receiving direct support from highly experienced engineers. You will be involved in projects from concept design through to site delivery, developing a strong foundation in both engineering design and construction methodologies.

The Role

You will contribute to the design and delivery of temporary works projects across a variety of sectors, including:

• Infrastructure and transportation
• Rail
• Heritage and conservation projects
• Commercial and residential developments
• Major public sector schemes
• Construction, refurbishment and demolition projects

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with engineering design and project development
• Producing design calculations and technical reports
• Supporting the preparation of CAD drawings and design packages
• Attending site visits, inspections and client meetings
• Undertaking risk assessments and reviewing construction methodologies
• Coordinating with contractors, clients and multidisciplinary design teams
• Supporting project delivery from feasibility through to completion
• Developing technical knowledge through ongoing training and mentoring

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar discipline
• Strong interest in civil and structural engineering
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Analytical mindset with a practical approach to problem solving
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ambition to progress towards Chartership

What's on Offer

• Clear progression pathway and career development
• Comprehensive Chartership support
• Exposure to major UK engineering and infrastructure projects
• Hands‑on involvement in project delivery from an early stage
• Structured training programme and mentoring
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package