Senior Structural Engineer

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Learning and mentoring

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is assisting a well established engineering consultancy in Glasgow to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer. The role offers ownership of projects across diverse sectors and involvement from feasibility through to construction.

You will lead design teams, deliver robust solutions and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative office setting. The successful candidate will hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, have UK-building experience and be able to work independently while

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Strong experience delivering structural engineering projects in the UK.
• Proven ability to design across steel, RC, masonry and timber structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design of projects from concept to completion.
• Ensure technical delivery is robust, practical and commercially viable.
• Prepare and check calculations, specifications and reports.

Skills

Structural design

UK building codes

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structures

Tedds

Robot

Job description

Morgan Hunt are working with a well established engineering consultancy to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Glasgow office. The consultancy has a strong reputation of delivering technically excellent engineering projects across Scotland. The work spans a wide range of sectors, including residential, commercial, healthcare, retail, industrial and, in particular, education.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to take ownership of projects and play a key role in the their delivery. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility through to detailed design, construction and completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the structural engineering design of projects from concept through to completion
• Take responsibility for the technical delivery of projects, ensuring designs are robust, practical and commercially viable
• Develop and review structural schemes using steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber
• Prepare and check structural calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation
• Coordinate structural designs with architects, civil engineers, MEP consultants, contractors and other members of the project team
• Attend and contribute to design team meetings, client meetings and project reviews
• Develop strong working relationships with clients and contribute to the successful delivery of projects
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and less experienced engineers
• Review designs and calculations produced by other team members
• Identify and manage technical risks throughout the design process
• Undertake site visits, inspections and provide technical support during construction
• Contribute to business development, bids and proposals where opportunities arise
• Promote efficient, sustainable and buildable engineering solutions

What you offer:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Strong structural engineering experience within a consultancy environment
• Strong experience in the design of building structures within the UK
• A thorough understanding of relevant British Standards and Eurocodes
• Strong experience designing structures in steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber
• Comfortable taking responsibility for projects and delivering work independently
• Experience producing and checking structural calculations and technical reports
• Experience with structural analysis and design software (TeklaSD, Tedds, Robot etc)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The confidence to liaise directly with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants
• Experience developing and mentoring junior engineers and technicians

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Take a leading role in significant structural engineering projects
• Work on major education, commercial, residential and other building developments
• Clear progression paths into more senior positions
• Develop strong client and project management experience
• Work alongside experienced structural and civil engineers

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.