Senior/Principal Structural Engineer

James Gray Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing consultancy in Glasgow is seeking a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves mentoring junior engineers and leading a variety of projects across education, healthcare, and renewable sectors, with a competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-based Christmas bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Weekly CPD tailored to your goals

Cross-office collaboration opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in structural engineering, including project delivery.
• Proficient in checking and designing various structural projects.
• Strong mentorship skills with junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to completion in diverse sectors.
• Mentor graduate engineers within the team.
• Contribute to project meetings and team culture.

Skills

Designing structural projects

Mentoring

Collaborative mindset

Education

CEng

SER certification (or working towards)

Job description

Consultant - UK Civil/Structural Engineering

We’re working with a fast-growing, multidisciplinary consultancy that’s making serious moves in the Scottish market. After doubling in size over the past 12 months, they’re now looking for a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to join their expanding Glasgow team.

This consultancy offers the close-knit feel of a local office with the backing and resources of an international firm. The Glasgow office is currently at 9 staff with plans to double in size in the next 2-3 years.

The Role
This isn’t just a technical role. You’ll step into a senior/principal position within a high-calibre team, mentoring two graduate structural engineers and contributing to the delivery of diverse projects across renewables, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. SER certification is ideal but support will be given if you’re working towards it.

You’ll be working on:

New build schools or extensions (primary, secondary & ASN)

• Frameworks for various local authorities

Wind farm projects & substations

Full lifecycle delivery from concept through to completion

Structural condition surveys and remedial schemes

What Makes Them Different?

Every team member, from grad to director, contributes in project meetings

Weekly CPD tailored to your goals

Framework clients = consistent workload and long-term growth

Supportive feedback

Plans to double in size again, with new offices and long-term vision

Benefits & Culture

£60,000 salary (DOE)

Significant Performance-based Christmas bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Exposure to BD and client-facing roles

Cross-office collaboration and resource-sharing

Pathway to grow into leadership or technical specialist roles

Who You Are

CEng with SER certification (or working towards both)

Confident designing and checking a range of structural projects

Comfortable mentoring junior staff and contributing to team culture

Collaborative, solutions-led, and hands-on

Ready to step into a key role in a thriving Glasgow team?
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