Morgan Hunt are working with a well established engineering consultancy to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Glasgow office. The consultancy has a strong reputation of delivering technically excellent engineering projects across Scotland. The work spans a wide range of sectors, including residential, commercial, healthcare, retail, industrial and, in particular, education.


This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to take ownership of projects and play a key role in the their delivery. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility through to detailed design, construction and completion.


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the structural engineering design of projects from concept through to completion
• Take responsibility for the technical delivery of projects, ensuring designs are robust, practical and commercially viable
• Develop and review structural schemes using steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber
• Prepare and check structural calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation
• Coordinate structural designs with architects, civil engineers, MEP consultants, contractors and other members of the project team
• Attend and contribute to design team meetings, client meetings and project reviews
• Develop strong working relationships with clients and contribute to the successful delivery of projects
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and less experienced engineers
• Review designs and calculations produced by other team members
• Identify and manage technical risks throughout the design process
• Undertake site visits, inspections and provide technical support during construction
• Contribute to business development, bids and proposals where opportunities arise

What you offer:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Strong structural engineering experience within a consultancy environment
• Strong experience in the design of building structures within the UK
• A thorough understanding of relevant British Standards and Eurocodes
• Strong experience designing structures in steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber
• Comfortable taking responsibility for projects and delivering work independently
• Experience producing and checking structural calculations and technical reports
• Experience with structural analysis and design software (TeklaSD, Tedds, Robot etc)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The confidence to liaise directly with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants
• Experience developing and mentoring junior engineers and technicians

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Take a leading role in significant structural engineering projects
• Work on major education, commercial, residential and other building developments
• Clear progression paths into more senior positions
• Develop strong client and project management experience
• Work alongside experienced structural and civil engineers

Please get in touch for further information.