Senior Structural Engineer - PM Consultancy - Glasgow

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the residential sector seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to oversee façade retrofitting projects for high-rise towers in Glasgow. The role involves leading design solutions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will be Chartered with SER and have substantial experience in the field.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in structural and façade design, especially for high-rise residential towers.
• Understanding of UK building regulations and compliance implications.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structural solutions for façade retrofitting of residential towers.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Façade/Envelope Expertise

Structural Analysis

Project Delivery Mindset

Education

Chartered with SER

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

FEM Software

Structural Analysis Tools

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26.06.2025

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Location: Glasgow City - Hybrid

Client: PM Consultancy

Sector: Residential

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Our client is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (SER Registered) with façade design and structural design experience, particularly on residential high-rise towers. In this role, you'll lead the structural retrofit of existing towers, ensuring their safety, sustainability and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Façade Retrofitting Leadership: Design and deliver structural solutions for upgrading existing residential tower façades to current standards (fire, wind, thermal, water).
• Structural Analysis: Perform rigorous analysis (finite element modelling, load/resistance calculations) of connections, anchors and envelope systems.
• Project Coordination: Lead multi-disciplinary teams (façade specialists, M&E, architects), ensuring cohesive interfacing and program adherence.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare detailed structural drawings, specifications, design calculations and design reports.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as technical lead in meetings, workshops, and site visits, maintaining client/stakeholder confidence and relationship.
• SER Compliance: Act as the Responsible Engineer, ensuring statutory compliance and all relevant design documentation are SER-signed, per regulatory requirements.
• Mentoring & Assurance: Guide junior engineers and technicians through design tasks, participate in quality assurance and peer review processes.

Requirements

• Professional Registration: Chartered with SER (Structural Engineering Register), strong understanding of compliance implications.
• Façade/Envelope Expertise: Substantial demonstrable experience (ideally 5 years +) in structural and façade design, especially retrofit of high-rise residential towers.
• Proficient with engineering tools (FEM software, AutoCAD/Revit, structural analysis tools)
• Familiarity with UK/Scotland standards (Eurocodes, UK NA)
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong grasp of relevant building regulations (fire safety, thermal performance, wind action) and façade-specific compliance (e.g., EWS, aluminium systems).
• Project Delivery Mindset: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, commercial awareness, and effective time/project management.

Contact Stephen Kelly on [phone] to find out more!