Senior Structural Engineer in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £53,000 - £64,000

Full time

The Opportunity

I am seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership, oversee complex engineering projects, and play a key role in the continued growth of a multi-disciplinary consultancy in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded engineer to take ownership of major infrastructure projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and build lasting relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.

Working closely with project teams, contractors, and clients, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. Alongside project delivery, you will contribute to business development, identify new opportunities, and help shape the future direction of the engineering team.

The role offers the chance to combine technical expertise with commercial responsibility, leadership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a growing, employee-owned consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and delivery of major infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence and successful project outcomes.
• Oversee the development of conceptual and detailed engineering designs, calculations, drawings, and technical reports, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, specifications, and client requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and review complex engineering solutions, ensuring appropriate quality assurance and adherence to industry regulations.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating resources and overseeing project deliverables to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to the required standard.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders, acting as a trusted technical adviser and identifying opportunities for future collaboration.
• Mentor and support senior engineers, providing technical guidance, leadership, and opportunities for professional development.
• Take responsibility for project financial performance, monitoring budgets, managing commercial risks, and maximising profitability.
• Support business development activities by identifying new opportunities, contributing to tender submissions, preparing proposals, and developing existing client relationships.
• Attend client meetings, industry events, and technical forums, helping to strengthen the company's reputation and market presence.
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement, identifying practical and cost-effective engineering solutions that deliver value for clients.

About You

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Ideally chartered or actively working towards
• A proven track record of undertaking Contractor's Responsible Engineer responsibilities.

• Strong technical expertise and a demonstrable ability to lead the delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing project budgets, financial performance, and profitability.
• Proven client relationship management and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop long-term partnerships and identify new business opportunities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, contractors, project managers, and engineering teams.

• Experience providing technical oversight, managing project teams, and taking responsibility for project delivery and engineering quality.

What the role offers:

• 30 days holiday
• Option to purchase up to five extra days.
• Annual profit-related bonus scheme
• Life assurance 4X your salary.
• Income protection
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Private
• Cycle to Work Scheme