Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

First People Solutions is working with a leading consulting engineer who are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Structures team in Edinburgh.

The team works across a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, life sciences and residential projects, covering everything from new-build developments to the refurbishment and renovation of existing and historic buildings throughout Scotland and the UK.

The Role

• Manage structural projects from design through to completion, including programme, resources, budgets and risk
• Act as a key client contact, attending design team and client meetings and carrying out site inspections
• Lead and mentor Graduate and Project Engineers
• Undertake detailed structural design and calculations across a range of materials.
• Produce reports, specifications and calculation packages
• Carry out technical reviews, design checks and QA
• Support fee proposals, tenders and business development
• Build and maintain strong client relationships

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer preferred or close to (CEng/IStructE)
• 5+ years' post-graduate experience in a design engineering environment preferred
• Strong structural design experience, ideally within commercial and industrial developments
• Proven project management and client-facing experience
• Experience with relevant structural design software
• Strong communication and technical checking skills

What's In It for You?

• Join a growing and well-established structural engineering team with a strong project pipeline
• Work on a varied portfolio of interesting projects across multiple sectors
• Take on a senior role with technical leadership, client exposure and career progression
• Hybrid working from the Edinburgh office
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and help shape the continued growth of the team

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Edinburgh, with hybrid working available. A great opportunity to join a growing team, work on varied building projects and take on a strong technical and project leadership role.

Equal Opportunities:

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