Senior Structural Design Engineer

Contract Scotland; Cumbernauld; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Performance bonus

Flexible/hybrid working

CPD support

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer for their west Scotland projects. You will lead on building structures across commercial, residential, and mixed-use schemes, from concept through to completion.

Responsibilities include designing and analysing structural elements to Eurocodes and British Standards, liaising with architects, contractors and clients, and attending site meetings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural Engineering (or equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate consultancy experience.
• Working towards Chartered status (IEng/CEng) preferred.
• Experience delivering building-structure projects across sectors with client-facing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural scheme designs and detailed solutions for building projects (commercial, residential, mixed-use).
• Carry out design and analysis of structural elements and frames in concrete, steel, masonry and timber to Eurocodes/BS standards.
• Liaise with architects, contractors and clients to agree safe, buildable and cost-effective solutions.
• Attend site meetings and inspections as required; support construction-phase queries and problem-solving.
• Lead on projects from concept through to completion and mentor graduates.

Skills

Structural design

Eurocodes/BS standards

Client relationship management

Mentoring graduates

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

A well-established engineering consultancy who regularly work on interesting and prestigious projects in the west Scotland seek a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join their team. Specialising in building structures they cover a broad spectrum of sectors and have a proven capability in working on bespoke, technically challenging developments.

With vibrant offices near the city centre, they are looking to bring an experience Engineer to aid the delivery of projects and offer valuable mentorship to graduates.

You will take responsibility for projects from concept through to completion, leading on client relationships and stakeholder engagement.

Detailed responsibilities include;

• Develop structural scheme designs and detailed solutions for building projects (commercial, residential, mixed-use).
• Carry out design and analysis of structural elements and frames in concrete, steel, masonry and timber to current Eurocodes/British Standards.
• Liaise with architects, contractors and clients to agree safe, buildable and cost-effective solutions.
• Attend site meetings and inspections as required; support construction-phase queries and problem-solving.
• Apply a pragmatic approach to design, considering site constraints, buildability, programme and sustainability.

To apply you should hold a degree in Structural Engineering (or equivalent) and have a minimum of 5 years’ post-grad experience in a consultancy environment (focused on building structures). You should also be working towards or hold chartered status.

What is on offer;

• Supportive team culture with clear pathways for progression and professional development.
• Competitive salary, pension, performance-related bonus.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements (including optional 9 day fortnight)
• Support with IEng/CEng review and CPD.