Senior Structural Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

9-day fortnight option

Professional development

Job summary

Morgan Hunt are working with a consultancy to appoint a Senior Structural Engineer in Glasgow. You will lead design and delivery of complex building projects from concept to construction, with exposure to high-profile conservation projects.

Ideal candidates are Chartered or working towards Chartership, with a strong track record across materials and proficiency in structural analysis software. Hybrid working and professional development opportunities are available in Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards Chartership.
• Proven track record delivering building structures projects.
• Experience across different structural materials.
• Proficient with industry-standard structural analysis and modelling software.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

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.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

MIStructE/MICE

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Chartered Engineer (MIStructE/MICE)

Tools

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