Senior Structural Engineer

Calibre Search; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its Building Structures team in Edinburgh or Glasgow, with hybrid working. You’ll lead technical delivery on diverse projects across Scotland and the UK, taking concepts from feasibility to detailed design and ensuring quality across the full lifecycle.

You will design using steel, concrete, timber and masonry, mentor junior staff, and work within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered status with IStructE, ICE or an equivalent professional body - essential.
• Experience designing structures using steel, concrete, timber and/or masonry.
• Strong knowledge and application of Eurocodes.
• Experience working on building structures projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage your own workload.
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for sharing ideas and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural concepts through to detailed design.
• Apply technical expertise across building structures and design scenarios.
• Design structures using steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Deliver projects within programme, cost and quality requirements.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Undertake technical research, data collection and analysis.
• Prepare and present technical findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and design documentation.
• Attend site visits, inspections and design team meetings.
• Support technical reviews and assessments of existing buildings and assets.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance procedures.
• Work with BIM standards and digital delivery requirements.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Contribute to innovative engineering approaches.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Civil/Structural Degree

Eurocodes Knowledge

Building Structures Experience

Independent Working

Collaborative Mindset

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Robot

Revit

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Glasgow

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Sector: Building Structures, Infrastructure & Engineering

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + excellend benefits (dependant on experience)

The Opportunity

Are you a Chartered Structural Engineer looking for a role where you can work on a genuinely diverse range of projects, take ownership of technical delivery and continue developing your career?

We are working with a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join its Building Structures team in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects across Scotland and the wider UK, delivering innovative, sustainable and technically challenging engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors.

The project portfolio includes aviation, education, healthcare, residential, energy, transport, public infrastructure, industrial and defence, giving you the chance to broaden your experience rather than being tied to a single sector.

You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design, construction support, site inspections and assessment of existing assets.

The Role

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you’ll take an active role in the technical delivery of a diverse range of building structures projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing structural concepts through to detailed design.
• Applying your technical expertise across a range of building structures and design scenarios.
• Designing structures using traditional materials including steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Delivering projects within agreed programme, cost and quality requirements.
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Undertaking technical research, data collection and analysis.
• Preparing and presenting technical findings and solutions to clients and project stakeholders.
• Producing high-quality technical reports and design documentation.
• Attending site visits, inspections and design team meetings.
• Supporting technical reviews and assessments of existing buildings and assets.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant quality assurance procedures.
• Working in accordance with BIM standards and project-specific digital delivery requirements.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior and less experienced engineers.
• Taking responsibility for elements of project delivery appropriate to your experience.
• Contributing to the development of new and innovative engineering approaches.

About You

You’ll be a technically strong and proactive Structural Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and working collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Essential

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered status with IStructE, ICE or an equivalent professional body - essential.
• Strong experience working as a Structural Engineer within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Experience designing structures using steel, concrete, timber and/or masonry.
• Good knowledge and practical application of Eurocodes.
• Experience working on building structures projects.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage your own workload.
• A flexible and versatile approach, with an interest in both design and technical advisory work.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for sharing ideas and knowledge.

Desirable

Experience with structural analysis and design software such as:

• Tekla Structural Designer
• Robot
• Revit

An interest in digital engineering, automation and parametric design would also be advantageous, alongside a willingness to learn and adopt emerging technologies.

Project Experience

• Aviation and airport infrastructure
• Education and university developments
• Healthcare
• Residential and housing
• Energy networks and substations
• Transport infrastructure
• Public sector projects
• Industrial facilities
• Defence
• Building safety
• Retrofit and refurbishment
• Assessment and strengthening of existing structures

This variety provides excellent opportunities to apply your senior technical judgement while continuing to broaden your project and sector experience.

What’s on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically strong and collaborative engineering environment where you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and develop your career.

You’ll benefit from:

• A diverse portfolio of technically interesting projects.
• Opportunities to work across multiple sectors.
• Strong technical and professional development.
• Support from experienced engineers and technical specialists.
• Opportunities to develop client-facing and project leadership skills.
• Exposure to innovative digital engineering and design approaches.
• A collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for long-term career progression.

Location

Edinburgh or Glasgow

The role offers flexibility to work from either office, with opportunities to collaborate with teams across Scotland and the wider UK. Some travel between offices and to project sites may be required.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of some projects, security clearance may be required. Where applicable, employment will be subject to successfully obtaining the relevant level of clearance.

Specific residency and eligibility requirements may apply depending on project and client requirements.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.