Senior Structural Engineer - Glasgow

Aztrum; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AZTRUM is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Glasgow team. You will lead the delivery of a varied portfolio of structural projects, from concept through to construction, working closely with clients, contractors and other engineering disciplines.

The role balances hands-on design with project leadership and mentoring junior engineers. Responsibilities include overseeing calculations and design packages, ensuring compliance with British Standards and Eurocodes, and managing

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Several years' UK structural engineering experience.
• Strong technical design experience for buildings and/or temporary works.
• Experience with reinforced concrete and structural steel.
• Proficient in structural design software (Tekla, TEDDS, ETABS, SAFE, SCIA).
• Chartered or working towards Chartership with IStructE/ICE advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee structural calculations, assessments and detailed design packages.
• Develop practical, innovative solutions for permanent and temporary works.
• Manage workloads, programmes and technical deliverables to meet time and budget.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, architects and other engineers.
• Review calculations, drawings and documentation.
• Mentor graduate and intermediate engineers.
• Attend meetings and site visits to support construction.
• Ensure designs comply with BS, Eurocodes and regs.

Skills

Structural analysis

Project leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring engineers

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla

TEDDS

ETABS

SAFE

SCIA

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Glasgow

About the Company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Structural Engineer to join an established and growing engineering consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the built environment.

Working across a diverse portfolio of challenging projects, the consultancy provides specialist structural, construction and geotechnical engineering services. Its work spans complex buildings, major infrastructure, high-rise developments, deep basements and specialist temporary works.

With a strong emphasis on technical excellence, practical design and collaboration, this is an opportunity to join an experienced team working on some of the industry's most interesting and technically demanding projects.

The Role

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will take a leading role in the delivery of a varied portfolio of structural engineering projects, overseeing designs from concept through to detailed design and construction.

You will work closely with clients, contractors, architects and other engineering disciplines, providing technical expertise and developing practical, efficient and commercially viable engineering solutions.

The role will offer a good balance of hands‑on design, project leadership, client interaction and mentoring junior members of the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and delivery of a variety of complex building and infrastructure projects.
• Undertake and oversee structural calculations, assessments and detailed design packages.
• Develop innovative and practical solutions for both permanent and temporary works.
• Manage project workloads, programmes and technical deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors, architects and other engineering professionals.
• Review and check engineering calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to graduate and intermediate engineers.
• Attend project meetings and site visits, providing engineering support throughout the construction process.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and industry regulations.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Several years' experience working within a structural engineering consultancy or contractor environment.
• Strong technical experience in the design of building structures and/or temporary works.
• Experience working with reinforced concrete, structural steel and other construction materials.
• Confident undertaking complex structural calculations and technical assessments.
• Experience using structural design software such as Tekla, TEDDS, ETABS, SAFE, SCIA or similar.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage projects and build client relationships.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership with the IStructE or ICE would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-profile projects.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of structural and construction engineering work.
• The chance to take ownership of projects and play an important role within an experienced engineering team.
• Ongoing professional development and support towards Chartership.
• A collaborative working environment with opportunities for career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience.