Structural Engineer

First People Solutions; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

First People Solutions in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to help deliver major infrastructure projects with a focus on power and energy, including substations and grid infrastructure. You will design and deliver structural elements, produce drawings and calculations, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, sustainable solutions.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of structural engineering/design experience in a UK design environment.
• Experience with MasterSeries, STAAD or Tedds.
• Good knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and CDM regulations.
• Working towards Chartered status.
• Ability to obtain security clearance where required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structural elements across a range of projects.
• Produce structural drawings, specifications, calculations and technical reports.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout the design process.
• Review calculations, technical drawings and supplier submissions.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards, quality requirements and project specifications.
• Provide guidance and support to junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Chartered status

Security clearance

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

MasterSeries

STAAD

Tedds

Job description

Structural Engineer

Glasgow

First People Solutions is currently working with a multidisciplinary consulting engineer that is looking to strengthen its team with an experienced Structural Engineer.

This is a great opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of major infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on power and energy, including substations, grid infrastructure and renewable energy projects. There's also the opportunity to work across sectors including industrial, defence and transportation.

The Role

You’ll be involved in the design and delivery of structural elements across a range of technically challenging projects, working closely with other disciplines to develop safe, efficient and sustainable solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and specifying structural elements across a variety of projects
• Producing structural drawings, specifications, calculations and technical reports
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout the design process
• Reviewing calculations, technical drawings and supplier submissions
• Ensuring designs meet relevant industry standards, quality requirements and project specifications
• Providing guidance and support to more junior engineers and contributing to the wider technical development of the team

What Are They Looking For?

• A degree in Structural Engineering, or equivalent
• 3+ years of structural engineering and design experience within a UK design engineering environment
• Experience with structural analysis software such as MasterSeries, STAAD or Tedds
• Good knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and CDM regulations
• Be working towards Chartered status
• The ability to obtain security clearance, where required for certain projects

What's On Offer?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing team and work on major projects, including nationally significant power and energy schemes, while gaining exposure to a variety of other sectors.

You’ll have access to ongoing training and development, with full support towards professional accreditation and clear opportunities for career progression.

The role also offers hybrid working, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunities

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age