Structural Design Engineer

MoveATech; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic civil and structural engineering consultancy in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Design Engineer. You will be responsible for structural analysis and design, working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold an Honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a design office environment.
• Ambition and commitment to achieving chartership with ICE or IStructE.
• Proactive and adaptable to dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of various building projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project delivery.
• Produce high-quality design work from concept to construction.

Skills

Engineering principles

Designing in concrete

Designing in steel

Designing in masonry

Designing in timber

Key software packages (CADS, Tekla, etc.)

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

Job description

Design Engineer – Glasgow Office

(Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy)

Our client is a dynamic, forward‑thinking civil and structural engineering consultancy renowned for delivering innovative, sustainable design solutions across commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. With offices located throughout the UK and Ireland, they are committed to engineering excellence, technical innovation, and outstanding client service.

To support continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Design Engineer to join their expanding structural engineering team in Glasgow.

Role Overview

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the structural analysis and design of a wide variety of building and civil engineering projects. Working closely with senior engineers, you will be responsible for producing high‑quality design work, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the successful delivery of projects from initial concept through to construction.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a driven and technically skilled individual based in Scotland with the following attributes:

• Honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a design office environment.
• Ambition and commitment to achieving chartership with ICE or IStructE.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and relevant codes of practice.
• Experience designing in concrete, steel, masonry, and timber.
• Proficient in key software packages such as CADS, Tekla, SCIA, STRAP, TEDDS, Fastrack, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar.
• Solid IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Good working knowledge of UK design codes and industry standards.

Professional Attributes

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the full project delivery process, including familiarity with NEC Contracts.
• Demonstrated commitment to CPD and maintaining professional competence.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career progression

Why Join Our Client?

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly progressive engineering consultancy that invests heavily in modern technology and fosters a genuinely collaborative working culture. You will have the opportunity to fully utilise your academic background and professional expertise while contributing to impactful, innovative engineering solutions