Senior Structural Engineer

Macleod Jordan; Scotland; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Critical illness cover

Income protection

Life insurance

Annual performance-based bonus scheme

Overtime at 1.5x salary

Support towards chartership

Direct client involvement

Job summary

MacLeod+Jordan is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing consultancy team in Scotland. You will oversee projects from feasibility through construction support and work directly with clients and the design team.

Responsibilities include leading design in steel, concrete, timber and masonry, performing analyses, and mentoring graduates. Chartered status progress is desirable and UK design standards knowledge is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience in a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical ability across structural materials and familiarity with UK design standards and Eurocodes.
• Good written and verbal communication, with client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and delivery in steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.
• Undertake structural analysis and prepare calculations, specifications, drawings and reports.
• Manage projects from enquiry through feasibility to detailed design and construction.
• Liaise directly with clients, architects, contractors, fabricators and the design team.
• Undertake site inspections and reviews of calculations and drawings.
• Provide mentorship to graduates and junior engineers.

Skills

Structural analysis

Design software

Materials knowledge

Client liaison

Project management

Chartered status progress

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Masterseries

Tekla Structural Designer

Job description

Take ownership. Work directly with clients. Deliver varied structural engineering projects across Scotland.

£40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience

MacLeod+Jordan is looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing consultancy team. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from early feasibility and concept development through detailed design and construction support.

• Lead structural design and delivery in steel, reinforced concrete, timber and masonry.
• Undertake structural analysis and prepare calculations, specifications, drawings and technical reports.
• Manage projects from initial enquiry and feasibility through detailed design and construction.
• Liaise directly with clients, architects, contractors, fabricators and other members of the design team.
• Undertake structural inspections and site visits where required.
• Review and check engineering calculations and drawings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and junior engineers.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Relevant structural engineering experience within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical ability across a range of structural materials and experience of UK design standards and Eurocodes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with confidence dealing directly with clients and construction professionals.
• Experience with structural analysis and design software such as Masterseries and/or Tekla Structural Designer.
• Ability to manage your own workload and take responsibility for project delivery.
• Chartered status with IStructE or ICE, or demonstrable progress towards chartership, is desirable.

We want our engineers to have the support, flexibility and responsibility to develop their careers while delivering high-quality work for our clients.

Competitive salary of £40,000-£50,000, depending on experience

• Private medical insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Income protection
• Life insurance
• Annual performance-based bonus scheme
• Overtime at 1.5x salary, subject to Directors’ discretion
• Support towards professional chartership where applicable
• Varied projects with genuine technical responsibility and direct client involvement

About MacLeod+Jordan

MacLeod+Jordan is an independent civil and structural engineering consultancy delivering practical engineering solutions for clients throughout Scotland.

Our size means our engineers are not restricted to one narrow area of design. You will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects, take responsibility for your own work and have a direct influence on project outcomes and the continued development of the business.