Precast Structural Engineer — Design to Delivery, Edinburgh

EDM Recruitment Group Ltd; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career progression

Exposure to large projects

Job summary

EDM Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a Structural Engineer in Edinburgh to join a growing team working on large-scale precast concrete projects. You’ll develop designs from concept through to manufacture and site installation, collaborating across PMs, production, and site teams to deliver practical, safe engineering solutions.

With 2+ years in structural engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD, you’ll contribute to design for manufacture, value engineering, and adherence to relevant standards

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a structural engineering role within the construction industry.
• Essential experience designing precast concrete structures.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis, buildability and engineering best practice.
• Knowledge of British and European design standards and construction regulations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive, customer-focused approach with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural calculations and technical designs for complex precast concrete projects.
• Deliver designs from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with design codes and regulations.
• Ensure structural stability throughout manufacture, lifting, transportation and erection.
• Create accurate engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Production teams and site personnel to meet programme deadlines.
• Provide technical support to clients, consultants and internal departments.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs without compromising safety or quality.
• Monitor design programmes and flag potential delays or impacts.
• Resolve technical engineering issues throughout project delivery.
• Support Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and implementation of new engineering software.

Skills

Structural analysis

Buildability

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

EDM Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a Structural Engineer in Edinburgh to join a growing team working on large-scale precast concrete projects. You’ll develop designs from concept through to manufacture and site installation, collaborating across PMs, production, and site teams to deliver practical, safe engineering solutions.

With 2+ years in structural engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD, you’ll contribute to design for manufacture, value engineering, and adherence to relevant standards