Senior Structural Design Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Performance-related bonus

Pension

Job summary

Unknown Company, a well-established engineering consultancy in the UK, seeks a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join its team near Glasgow. You will lead projects from concept to completion, mentoring graduates and managing client relationships.

The role involves designing concrete, steel, masonry and timber structures to Eurocodes/BS, with flexible/hybrid working options and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years' post-grad experience in a consultancy focused on building structures.
• Working towards or holding chartered status is expected.

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 to Eurocodes/BS standards.
• Liaise with architects, contractors and clients to agree safe, buildable and cost-effective solutions.
• Attend site meetings and inspections; support construction-phase queries and problem-solving.
• Apply a pragmatic approach considering site constraints, buildability, programme and sustainability.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Client liaison

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.

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