Principal Structural Engineer

Reference: JN -072026-224268

Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Industry: Engineering

Phone: 0141 378 4035

Morgan Hunt are working with a consultancy to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer to join their Edinburgh office. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer to play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of building structures projects across multiple sectors, while contributing to the development of a growing team. You will work closely with clients, architects and multidisciplinary design teams to lead structural engineering projects from concept through to completion.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the structural design and delivery of projects across a range of sectors, including:
    • Commercial
    • Retail
    • Banking
    • Education
    • Distilleries
    • Energy infrastructure, including substations
  • Manage projects through all design stages, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality standards
  • Produce and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports
  • Mentor and support graduate and junior engineers
  • Contribute to business development by maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for repeat business

What you bring:

  • A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer status or be working towards chartership
  • Significant experience in the design and delivery of building structures projects
  • Experience across a range of sectors such as commercial, retail, education, industrial, distilleries or energy infrastructure would be advantageous
  • Strong knowledge of UK design standards and current building regulations
  • Experience using industry-standard structural analysis and design software
  • Strong communication skills

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • The opportunity to work on a varied and technically challenging portfolio of projects
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment
  • Opportunities for career progression and continued professional development
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Support towards ongoing professional development and chartership where applicable

Please get in touch for further information.