Structural Engineer: Sustainable Design & Project Delivery

Jobtailor; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to deliver projects within the Building Structures team, developing engineering knowledge from concept to construction.

You will work across sectors, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients and stakeholders, and progress toward chartered status through structured training and mentoring. A willingness to travel and readiness for security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Graduate or Incorporated member of IStructE, ICE or working towards membership.
• Commitment to chartered status.
• Experience designing building structures in steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Developing Eurocode knowledge.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, Robot, Tedds or similar.
• Revit experience desirable.
• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Interest in digital engineering, automation, embodied carbon and sustainable design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate, ask questions, take initiative and seek guidance when needed.
• Flexible approach, with interest in design, inspection, refurbishment and technical advisory work.
• Curious mindset and enthusiasm for collaboration and learning.
• Willingness to travel across offices and project sites when required.
• Role may require security clearance.
• Security clearance may require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects within the Building Structures team
• Apply and develop engineering knowledge across structural projects
• Support project delivery from concept through detailed design and construction
• Contribute to practical, innovative and sustainable design solutions
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Engage with clients, stakeholders and contractors
• Assist in delivering projects within programme and budget requirements
• Prepare technical calculations, reports and design outputs
• Attend site visits and design team meetings as required
• Progress towards chartership with structured training, mentoring and professional development
• Contribute across feasibility, optioneering, technical review, detailed design, construction support, site inspection and completion
• Deliver projects spanning sectors including aviation, public-sector redevelopment, education, healthcare, housing, retrofit, energy, utilities, rail, transport, emergency services, industrial and defence-related work

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Collaborative mindset

Willingness to travel

Initiative

Flexible approach

Curious mindset

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Graduate or Incorporated member of IStructE/ICE or working towards

Commitment to chartered status

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Robot

Tedds

Revit

Job description

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to deliver projects within the Building Structures team, developing engineering knowledge from concept to construction.

You will work across sectors, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients and stakeholders, and progress toward chartered status through structured training and mentoring. A willingness to travel and readiness for security clearance are required.