Senior Structural Engineer

Morgan Hunt; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

9-day fortnight (flexible)

Professional development

Chartership support

Mentorship and leadership

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design and delivery of complex building projects from concept through construction in Glasgow. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients, and mentor junior engineers on a variety of high-rise and extension projects.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working pattern with a Glasgow office and opportunities for professional development and chartership support.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer MIStructE/MICE or working towards Chartership.
• Broad technical expertise across different structural materials.
• Proficient with industry-standard structural analysis and modelling software.
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially aware with strong project management capabilities.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis across projects and sectors.
• Manage projects from inception to completion on time and within budget.
• Serve as main technical contact for clients, architects, contractors and stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and allocate resources effectively.
• Conduct site inspections and provide construction-phase support.
• Review and approve designs, calculations and technical reports.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards and quality procedures.
• Support business development and client relationships.

Skills

Chartered Engineer MIStructE/MICE

Client-facing communication

Project management

Structure design & analysis

Education

Chartered Engineer MIStructE/MICE

Working towards Chartership

Tools

Industry-standard structural analysis software

Job description

Morgan Hunt are working with a consultancy to add a Senior Structural Engineer to their Glasgow team. This role is for an experienced engineer who will lead the design and delivery of complex building projects from concept through construction. The projects this role focuses on vary from high rise residential projects, through to single home extensions. The company have a strong presence in the conservation care space, and you will have the chance to be exposed to some very unique projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead structural design and analysis across a variety of projects and sectors
• Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Serve as the main technical point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and allocate resources effectively
• Conduct site inspections, attend design meetings, and provide construction-phase support
• Review and approve designs, calculations, and technical reports
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and quality procedures
• Support business development, client relationships, and winning new work

Ideal Candidate:

• Chartered Engineer (MIStructE/MICE) or actively working towards Chartership
• Strong track record of independently delivering building structures projects
• Broad technical expertise across different structural materials
• Proficient with industry-standard structural analysis and modelling software
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and relationship-building skills
• Commercially aware with strong project management capabilities
• Passionate about collaboration, mentoring, and team development
• Competitive salary and benefits package. (Up to £55,000 per year)
• Flexible hybrid working, including the option of a 9-day fortnight. (Glasgow office)
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Chartership support where applicable
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects