Senior Structural Engineer in G4, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead complex projects, with a focus on temporary works, from concept through construction. You will mentor graduate and intermediate engineers, while collaborating with clients and internal teams.

This senior position offers autonomy, real ownership, and a clear progression path within a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Strong background in structural engineering / temporary works design.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior engineers.
• Knowledge of structural behaviour, materials, and Eurocodes.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE/IStructE).
• Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-led mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of structural engineering projects.
• Design and oversee complex temporary works schemes.
• Develop and review construction sequences and methodologies.
• Deliver detailed design from concept to construction.
• Apply advanced structural principles for safe, efficient solutions.
• Review and sign off design calculations, drawings, reports.
• Mentor and develop graduate and intermediate engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Structural analysis

Temporary works design

Problem solving

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Glasgow with hybrid working

Competitive salary + excellent benefits (car allowance and bonus) + clear progression

About the Company

A leading, award-winning engineering consultancy currently experiencing a growth phase. Known for delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions, the business operates across a wide range of sectors and is continuing to expand its technical capability.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer to play a key role in delivering complex engineering solutions across temporary works. The project portfolio includes a significant amount of challenging temporary works / structural engineering design.

This is a senior position suited to an engineer who is confident taking ownership of projects, leading design delivery, and mentoring junior engineers. You will be trusted to manage projects from concept through to completion, working closely with clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering projects
• Design and oversee complex temporary works schemes
• Develop and review construction sequences and methodologies
• Deliver detailed design across structural engineering, from concept through to construction
• Apply advanced structural engineering principles to develop safe, efficient, and buildable solutions
• Review and sign off design calculations, drawings, and technical reports
• Mentor and develop graduate and intermediate engineers, supporting their technical and professional growth

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Strong background in structural engineering / temporary works design
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships
• Experience mentoring or managing junior engineers
• Strong technical knowledge of structural behaviour, materials, and design standards (Eurocodes)
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (ICE/IStructE)
• Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-led mindset

Why Join?

• Senior role with real autonomy and project ownership
• Diverse and technically challenging workload across multiple sectors
• Strong emphasis on structural engineering / temporary works
• Clear progression pathway with no glass ceiling
• Strong overall package including hybrid working, car allowance, and bonus
• Supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment