Senior Structural Engineer - Edinburgh | Hybrid Working

AZTRUM; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

Hybrid work

Diverse projects

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AZTRUM in Edinburgh is expanding its structural engineering team and seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design, assessment and refurbishment across buildings, bridges and industrial structures, collaborating with clients, contractors and colleagues to deliver safe, practical and cost-efficient solutions.

You will hold a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with consultancy experience and strong expertise in structural design, inspection and refurbishment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering required.
• consultancy experience required.
• Strong technical expertise in structural design, inspection, assessment and refurbishment.
• Experience with reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural design, assessment and refurbishment projects, including foundations and temporary works.
• Undertake site inspections, asset assessments and construction support.
• Apply British Standards, Eurocodes and relevant industry guidance.
• Prepare calculations, technical reports, drawings and design documentation.
• Manage design risks, quality assurance, health & safety and commercial considerations.
• Support and mentor junior engineers and coordinate project delivery.
• Build client relationships, define scopes of work and contribute to proposals and business development.

Skills

Reinforced concrete design

Steel design

Structural analysis

Design software

Report writing

Client-facing

Mentoring

Temporary works design

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Edinburgh | Hybrid Working

I am currently working with a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with over 15 offices across the UK that are looking to expand its structural engineering team. Working across public and private sector projects, the business offers a collaborative, people-first culture and a varied portfolio of technically challenging work across multiple sectors.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Edinburgh team, reporting to the Principal Engineer. You will lead and deliver structural design, inspection, assessment and refurbishment projects across buildings, bridges and industrial structures, working closely with clients, contractors and colleagues to develop safe, practical and cost-effective solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering structural design, assessment and refurbishment projects, including foundations and temporary works where required.
• Undertaking site inspections, asset assessments and construction support.
• Applying British Standards, Eurocodes and relevant industry guidance.
• Preparing calculations, technical reports, drawings, sketches and design documentation.
• Managing design risks, quality assurance, health and safety, and commercial considerations.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and coordinating project delivery.
• Building client relationships, defining scopes of work and contributing to proposals, tenders and business development.

About You

You will hold a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and have consultancy experience, with strong technical expertise in structural design, inspection, assessment and refurbishment.

You will ideally bring:

• Experience designing and assessing reinforced concrete, steel and other structural materials.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis, loading, design standards and refurbishment guidance.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software.
• Excellent report-writing, communication and client-facing skills.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to support and mentor junior engineers.
• Experience in temporary works design and staff mentoring is desirable.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• A diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
• Opportunities for technical development, mentoring and career progression.
• The chance to contribute to client relationships and business growth within an expanding consultancy.