Senior Structural Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work

9 day fortnight

Pension

CPD support

Job summary

Contract Scotland, a well-established engineering consultancy in west Scotland, seeks a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join their team, leading projects from concept to completion, managing client relationships, mentoring graduates and delivering technically challenging building structures across commercial, residential and mixed-use schemes.

You will design and analyse concrete, steel, masonry and timber to Eurocodes and British Standards, liaise with architects and contractors to secure

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural Engineering (or equivalent) required.
• 5+ years post-graduate experience in a consultancy focused on building structures.
• Working towards or chartered status.

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 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.

Skills

Structural design

Education

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.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.