Senior Structural Engineer

RSK LDE (Land and Development Engineering); City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RSK LDE (Land and Development Engineering) seeks a Senior Structural Engineer in Edinburgh for a full-time permanent, hybrid role. You will lead design teams, manage client meetings, and oversee site inspections while delivering structural designs across new builds and refurbishments.

You will mentor graduates and engineers, prepare proposals, and supervise budgets up to £75,000 in fee value. Strong communication and software proficiency are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with IStructE/ICE or equivalent.
• Typically, minimum of 5 years’ post-graduation experience in civil/structural engineering, with commercial property exposure.
• Strong project management skills and track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Proficiency with relevant design software mentioned above.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• Experience conducting technical reviews of design information and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams and client meetings, set project schedules and allocate resources.
• Perform site inspections and surveys, ensuring data quality for design validation.
• Produce fee proposals and bids up to £75,000 in fee value.
• Manage project finances and budgets for projects up to £75,000 in fee value.
• Mentor Graduates and junior engineers; support continuous improvement.
• Ensure civil and structural design complies with regulatory and commercial requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Technical leadership

Education

MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc in Civil or Civil and Structural Engineering

Tools

TEDDS

S-Frame

Tekla Structural Designer

Tekla Fastrack

REVIT

Robot

Infodrainage/Causeway Flow

AutoCAD LT

Job description

The Vacancy

The Vacancy RSK LDE are looking for a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer. This is a full time/permanent position with a preference for someone in Edinburgh on a Hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned projects, making key decisions on project scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Act as the main point of contact for key projects, attending and leading design team meetings, client meetings, and site inspections.
• Conduct site inspections and surveys independently, ensuring accurate data collection for design validation and quality assurance.
• Liaise with external clients, local authorities, and internal team members to align project deliverables with regulatory and commercial requirements.
• Produce fee proposals and tender bids for new work up to £75,000 in fee value.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of project finances and be responsible for managing budgets for projects up to £75,000 in fee value.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify areas for process improvement and training, fostering a culture of continuous professional development within the team
• Assist in the management of project resourcing, workload distribution, and technical checking of design work within the team.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Graduates, Engineers and Project Engineers.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Partake in internal design reviews and QA checks.
• Perform detailed structural design calculations for both new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Design and assess structures using a variety of materials.
• Utilise a suite of design software tools (e.g., TEDDS, S-Frame, Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Fastrack Suite, REVIT, Robot, Infodrainage/Causeway Flow, AutoCAD LT) to develop and review designs.
• Produce reports for key project stages and calculation packages for submission to the Principal Designer or SER certifier.
• General understanding and appreciation of earthwork and ground stabilization specifications and methodologies.
• Experience of civils drainage design including SuDs would be an advantage.

Qualifications and Experience

• MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc Hons in Civil or Civil and Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with membership of IStructE, ICE, or another relevant engineering institution.
• Typically, minimum of 5 years’ post-graduation experience in the civil and structural engineering sectors, with significant experience in commercial property projects.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery
• Proficiency in design software relevant to the role.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Experience and ability in undertaking technical review of both design information and written reporting.
• Proven record of managing project finances for fee values up to £25,000 on time and budget.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

The Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it tends to finish?.