Senior Structural Engineer

RSK LDE (Land and Development Engineering); City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RSK LDE (Land and Development Engineering) in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to independently manage projects and deliver high-quality structural designs. You will maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders while ensuring design quality and regulatory compliance.

In this role you will lead project delivery, carry out site inspections, develop budgets and fee proposals up to £75,000, and mentor junior engineers within a collaborative, hybrid-friendly

Qualifications

• MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc Hons in Civil or Civil/Structural Eng.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IStructE or ICE membership.
• Experience with design tools: TEDDS, S-Frame, Tekla, REVIT, Robot.
• Strong PM skills with track record of delivering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead as project contact; manage client, design team and site interactions.
• Carry out site inspections and surveys to support design development and QA.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with regulatory and commercial objectives.
• Budget and prepare fee proposals and bids up to £75,000.
• Produce and review design using structural software packages.
• Prepare reports and calculation packages for key project stages and submissions.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Team leadership

Education

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

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

TEDDS

S-Frame

Tekla Structural Designer

Tekla Fastrack Suite

REVIT

Robot

Infodrainage/Causeway Flow

AutoCAD LT

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team at LDE (Formally Acies), an RSK Group company. This is a full time and permanent position that would suit someone who is wanting to work with a team of industry experts.

LDE (Formally Acies) are a civil and structural engineering consultancy based in the Edinburgh. LDE’s Scotland Structures team is a formed of RSK LDE and Acies following their merger in April 2026. Our structures team undertake projects across all building structures sectors including commercial buildings, healthcare, education, industrial, life sciences and residential. Our projects include new build, refurbs and renovations of existing and historic buildings.

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to independently manage projects, deliver high-quality structural designs and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical knowledge, commercial awareness and a passion for supporting the growth and development of junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead contact for projects; managing client, design team and site interactions.
• Carry out site inspections and surveys to support design development and quality assurance.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure project delivery aligns with regulatory and commercial objectives.
• By having a clear understanding of project finances, be able to budget and produce fee proposals and bids for work up to £75,000.
• Produce and review design using a range of structural engineering software packages.
• Prepare reports and calculation packages for key project stages and statutory submissions.

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.
• Demonstratable experience in design software tools (e.g., TEDDS, S-Frame, Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Fastrack Suite, REVIT, Robot, Infodrainage/Causeway Flow, AutoCAD LT).
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery

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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 takes?