Senior Structural Engineer

Morgan Hunt Recruitment; Uddingston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Professional development support

Diverse project portfolio

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Morgan Hunt Recruitment is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to join the Glasgow team. You will own the structural design from concept to construction, coordinating with clients and design teams, and mentoring junior engineers as needed.

The role requires a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Chartered status or progress toward chartership, and strong experience in building structures across residential, retail, and commercial sectors. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
• Proven design experience on building structures in a consulting setting.
• Experience delivering multiple projects across sectors and mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and delivery from feasibility to construction.
• Own technical delivery, programme and quality for assigned projects.
• Produce and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Design in steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, MEPs and design teams.
• Attend client meetings, workshops and site visits as required.
• Provide cost-effective engineering solutions while meeting standards/regulations.
• Review and guide graduate and junior engineers; support business development.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Client coordination

Mentoring

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer or working towards

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Morgan Hunt are working with a UK-wide consultancy to recruit a Structural Design Engineer to join their Glasgow team. You will take ownership of projects from concept through to completion. You must have strong experience in the design and delivery of building structures and will be confident managing multiple projects, coordinating with clients and design teams, and mentoring junior engineers where appropriate. The role sits within a team responsible for a number of building structures projects - specifically in residential, retail and commercial buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and delivery of a wide range of building projects from feasibility through to construction
• Take responsibility for the technical delivery, programme, and quality of assigned projects
• Produce and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Design in a variety of materials including steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber
• Coordinate effectively with architects, contractors, MEP consultants, and other members of the design team
• Attend client meetings, design workshops, and site visits as required
• Provide practical and cost-effective engineering solutions while maintaining compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Review and oversee the work of graduate and junior engineers, providing technical guidance and support
• Contribute to business development by building and maintaining strong client relationships

Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer, or working towards chartership
• Significant experience in the design of building structures within a consulting engineering environment
• Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and technicians
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage multiple commissions simultaneously
• Excellent knowledge of Eurocodes and UK building regulations
• Experience designing in steel, concrete, masonry, and timber
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design softwares

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Pension schemeGenerous annual leave entitlement
• Training and support towards continued professional development
• Opportunities to work on a diverse portfolio of high quality projects
• A collaborative and supportive working environment with genuine opportunities for career progression

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.