Senior Structural Design Engineer

Contract Scotland; Milton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Performance bonus

Pension

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering consultancy in Scotland. You will lead on building structures projects from concept through to completion, mentoring graduates and managing client relationships.

The role offers flexible/hybrid working arrangements, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for progression with IEng/CEng-related CPD support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-grad experience in a consultancy focused on building structures.
• Working towards or held Chartered status in a recognised chartership.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural scheme designs and detailed solutions for building projects (commercial, residential, mixed-use).
• Carry out design and analysis of structural elements in concrete, steel, masonry and timber to Eurocodes/BS standards.
• Liaise with architects, contractors and clients to agree safe, buildable and cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Structural analysis

Client liaison

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering

Chartered status (or working towards)

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.