Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established multidisciplinary consultancy in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with bridge design experience to lead various infrastructure projects. The role includes working in a collaborative environment, with flexibility for hybrid working. Responsibilities include design and analysis using MIDAS, managing project deliverables, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate is chartered or nearing chartership, with a strong consultancy background. Competitive salary and excellent benefits including a personal healthcare plan and career development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Flexible 37.5-hour workweek

33 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Personal healthcare plan

Life insurance

Bonus schemes

Gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free travel loan

Career development on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or IStructE).
• Proven consultancy background in bridge design.
• Strong experience with structural analysis software.
• Solid understanding of Eurocodes and UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structural bridge designs across projects.
• Undertake global structural modelling and analysis using MIDAS.
• Design reinforced concrete and steel bridge elements.
• Produce calculations, drawings and reports in line with standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for buildable solutions.
• Support junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Liaise directly with clients and stakeholders as required.

Skills

Structural analysis software (MIDAS preferred)

Bridge design experience

Project management

Eurocodes and UK design standards

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or IStructE)

Tools

MIDAS

Job description

Overview

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent | Hybrid (2 days WFH)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Structural Engineer with bridge design experience to join a well-established, partner-led multidisciplinary consultancy based in Glasgow.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a varied portfolio of infrastructure and rail-related bridge projects, ranging from smaller technical schemes through to larger, complex structures. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team of circa 10 engineers locally, with access to wider in-house civil, geotechnical and transportation expertise nationwide.

This role would suit a Chartered or near-Chartered Structural Engineer looking to make a real impact on high-profile projects while progressing their career in a supportive and flexible environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structural bridge designs across infrastructure and rail projects
• Undertake global structural modelling and analysis using MIDAS (or similar software)
• Design reinforced concrete and steel bridge elements including decks, girders, piers and abutments
• Produce calculations, drawings and technical reports in line with Eurocodes and UK standards
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions
• Support junior engineers and contribute to technical development within the team
• Liaise directly with clients and stakeholders as required

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE or IStructE)
• Proven consultancy background in bridge design
• Strong experience with structural analysis software (MIDAS preferred)
• Solid understanding of Eurocodes and UK design standards
• Experience on infrastructure and/or rail projects advantageous
• Confident managing design packages and contributing at senior level

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £50,000 - £55,000 (flexible for strong candidates)
• Hybrid working (2 days per week from home)
• 37.5-hour working week with flexible hours
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) with buy/sell scheme
• Contributory pension
• Personal healthcare plan and life insurance
• Bonus schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award
• Gym membership and cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free travel loan
• Excellent long-term career development on high-profile projects

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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