Structural Design Engineer

Energi People; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company is looking for a Structural Design Delivery Lead to oversee engineering delivery for high-voltage projects. This role includes managing the design process from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with UK standards, and leading a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and significant experience in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a lead design role for substations or power infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Strong understanding of project compliance requirements in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design function across multiple live projects.
• Manage interface between design team and construction delivery.
• Oversee design reviews and compliance checks.

Skills

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Design Coordination

Communication

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Primavera P6

CAD

Job description

This range is provided by Energi People. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Energi People

I am currently in the market for aStructural Design Delivery Lead to take ownership of structural engineering delivery across a range of high-voltage substation and power infrastructure projects (11kV–132kV and above).

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager. You’ll lead structural design delivery from early-stage concepts through to construction handover—coordinating internal teams, managing sub-contractors, and being the key technical point of contact for both our clients and site delivery teams.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the structural design function across multiple live projects
• Managing the interface between the design team, specialist sub-contractors, and construction delivery
• Running and overseeing design reviews, IDRs, HAZOPs, and compliance checks
• Driving constructability and practicality into all structural designs
• Providing guidance on temporary works and ensuring safe, buildable solutions
• Supporting site teams with design queries, inspections, and issue resolution
• Advising on civil/structural matters including land consents, CDM, and UK compliance

What I'm looking for:

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (Chartered preferred)
• Significant experience in a lead design role for substations, power plants, or infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design coordination and sub-contractors
• Strong understanding of CDM, British Standards, and site delivery needs
• A confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders and represent engineering at a senior level
• Proficient in MS Office (Primavera P6 or CAD a bonus)
• Full UK driving licence

If you are looking for a new challenge and this sounds of interest, please get in touch and we can arrange a call to se if you are a good fit.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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