Senior Structural Engineer

ICE Recruit; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their dynamic Structural team. The role offers the opportunity to lead project delivery, mentor junior staff, and work across various sectors such as Residential, Commercial, and Defence. With a competitive salary and a benefits package including hybrid working, this position is ideal for ambitious engineers ready to take their careers to the next level.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Hybrid working policy

Cycle2Work scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Death in Service

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery across design-led schemes.
• Mentoring of junior engineers.
• Strong client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and management across design-led schemes.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers.
• Act as client-facing ambassador.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Senior Structural Engineer experience

Job description

Are you an ambitious Structural Engineer seeking your next step? Based in our client's Edinburgh office this open-plan workspace is designed to foster team connection, creativity, and wellbeing.

About the role
As a key addition to their Structural team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business. While we're hiring for a Senior Structural Engineer, exceptional candidates may be considered for a Principal Engineer role with leadership scope.

What you'll do

• Lead project delivery and management across design-led schemes.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers, fostering professional growth.
• Act as client-facing ambassador, building strong relationships.
• Provide expert structural input on new-build, zero‑carbon, commercial refurbishment, public-sector projects
• Represent the firm at industry events and training programmes with the Department Director's support.

Why this role stands out

• Join a multi-disciplinary, award-winning, agile consultancy.
• Work across diverse sectors-Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Defence, Leisure
• Seize a career development opportunity with visible influence and team-building responsibilities.

Benefits package

• £50,000 DOE with more depending on chartership status
• 33 days holiday
• Buy-up holiday scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle2Work & car leasing scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Death in Service
• Hybrid working policy

How to apply
If you're a Chartered or experienced Senior Structural Engineer ready to drive your career forward, we'd love to hear from you. Please click [Apply Now] or contact Iain Shanley to request full job details.