Senior Structural Engineer/Project Engineer

Narro; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development & Chartership

Collaborative team culture

Share in high-profile projects

Mentoring and leadership opportunities

Job summary

Narro Associates is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer or Senior Project Engineer to join our team in Scotland. You will lead the design and delivery of complex structural projects from concept through to completion, mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with architects, developers, and contractors.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary, and opportunities to work on high-profile projects while supporting Chartership development and business growth.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or progress toward Chartership.
• Proven experience delivering building structures projects independently.
• Strong technical capability across structural materials.
• Experience using industry-standard analysis and modelling software.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Commercial awareness and project management capability.
• Collaborative approach with mentoring and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design, analysis, and delivery of complex projects from concept to completion.
• Manage projects to programme, budget, and quality expectations.
• Act as primary technical contact for clients, architects, and contractors.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage resources effectively.
• Undertake site inspections, design team meetings, and construction-stage support.
• Review and approve technical designs, calculations, and reports.
• Mentor graduate and junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards and Building Safety legislation.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Building structures

Modelling software

Client communication

Project management

Mentoring

Commercial awareness

Job description

Narro Associates is an award-winning structural and civil engineering consultancy with a reputation for delivering innovative, practical and sustainable engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors. We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer or Senior Project Engineer to join our growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Engineer, or an ambitious engineer approaching Chartership, to take ownership of challenging projects, lead client relationships, and play a key role in the development of both our people and business.

The Role

You will lead the design and delivery of complex structural engineering projects from concept through to completion, managing technical quality, commercial performance and project teams. You will work closely with architects, developers, contractors and fellow consultants to deliver practical and efficient engineering solutions.

The successful candidate will be trusted to take ownership of multiple projects, provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design, analysis, and delivery of projects across a range of sectors.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and quality expectation.
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients, architects, and contractors.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and manage project resources effectively.
• Undertake site inspections, design team meeting, and construction-stage support.
• Review and approve technical designs, calculations, and reports.
• Mentor and develop graduate and project engineers.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards, Building Safety legislation, and company quality procedures.
• Contribute to business development, client management, and work-winning activities.

About You

We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE or MICE) or strong progress towards Chartership.
• Proven experience delivering building structures projects independently.
• Strong technical capability across a range of structural materials.
• Experience using industry-standard analysis and modelling software.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Commercial awareness and project management capability.
• A collaborative approach with a passion for mentoring and developing others.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package - depending on experience, the salary for this role will be in the range of £35,500 - £55,000 pa.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, including the option of a 9 day fortnight.
• Structure professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Support towards Chartership (where applicable).
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging projects.

If you are looking for a role where you can influence projects, develop people, and help shape the future of a growing consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

Employee Ownership

At Narro, we’re proudly employee-owned, so everyone in the business has a genuine stake in our success. Since 2014, this has meant creating a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice matters, from shaping key decisions to influencing how we grow. Our hybrid model combines shared ownership through an Employee Ownership Trust with opportunities for individuals to hold shares, so everyone can share in the rewards too. The result is a supportive, forward-thinking culture where people feel valued, empowered, and part of something bigger.