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Senior Structural Engineer - PM Consultancy - Glasgow

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GBP 50,000 - 70,000

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Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Principal Consultant specializing in Construction & Built Environment in Glasgow. The role entails leading façade retrofitting projects for residential high-rise towers, ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Candidates must be Chartered with the SER and possess substantial experience in structural design. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a chance to mentor junior engineers while engaging with diverse teams.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in structural and façade design, especially high-rise buildings.
Strong understanding of UK/Scotland regulations and compliance.
Self-motivated with an effective time/project management approach.

Responsibilities

Lead façade retrofitting projects, ensuring safety and compliance.
Perform structural analysis and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Prepare detailed documentation and engage with clients/stakeholders.

Skills

Structural Design

Façade Retrofitting

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Education

Chartered with SER (Structural Engineering Register)

Tools

FEM software

AutoCAD

Revit

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Principal Consultant - Construction & Built Environment

Location: Glasgow City - Hybrid

Client: PM Consultancy

Sector: Residential

About

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 +353 87 474 4071 to find out more!

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

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Engineering and Consulting
Industries
Civil Engineering, Construction, and Engineering Services

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