Senior Structural Engineer

Contract Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established consulting firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural design projects in various sectors. The ideal candidate will have expertise in reinforced concrete and steel-framed buildings, with responsibilities including design, analysis, and project coordination. This role offers competitive salary and career advancement within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible/hybrid working options

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Chartered or nearing Chartered status (ICE or IStructE).
• Proven experience in reinforced concrete and steel design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural design and analysis for buildings and infrastructure.
• Coordinate projects and ensure client communication.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

TEDDS

Tekla

Robot

Job description

An established and forward-thinking engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Edinburgh office. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on a variety of challenging structural design projects across the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.

About the Role:

As a key technical expert, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and delivery of complex structural solutions, with a particular focus on reinforced concrete and steel-framed buildings. You will work closely with clients, architects, and fellow engineers to bring high-quality, efficient designs to life.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver structural design and analysis for buildings and infrastructure projects in concrete and steel.
• Take a leading role in project coordination and client communication.
• Produce and review calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations (Eurocodes, British Standards).
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical development.

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Chartered or nearing Chartered status (ICE or IStructE).
• Proven experience delivering projects in reinforced concrete and steel design.
• Strong working knowledge of design software such as TEDDS, Tekla, Robot, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible/hybrid working options.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a growing consultancy.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension and professional development support.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced structural engineer to step into a senior role and take ownership of high-profile projects within a respected and growing practice.

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

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.