Structural Designer

Structural Designer

Location: Glasgow Office

Job Type: Permanent or Contract (Inside IR35)

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality structural design solutions within shipbuilding? Belcan is seeking Structural Designers at Junior through to Senior level to join our Naval team, supporting complex marine engineering projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and apply your expertise in structural design and detailing within a collaborative and technically challenging shipbuilding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Structural Design & Documentation

• Produce detailed structural engineering drawings, 2D/3D models, and technical documentation using industry-standard CAD tools.
• Develop clear and accurate design outputs to support fabrication and installation.
• Generate supporting documentation such as calculations, tolerance analysis, and material selection relevant to structural systems.

Project Delivery

• Deliver design work in line with project schedules, budgets, and customer requirements.
• Identify and communicate design risks, changes, and efficiency improvements.

Collaboration & Development

• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Contribute to a collaborative engineering environment across Belcan's global network.
• For junior candidates: receive mentoring and development support.
• For senior candidates: provide technical guidance and support to junior team members.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in structural design within a marine / ship building environment:
  • Junior: some relevant experience or strong academic/project background
  • Mid-level: proven industry experience
  • Senior: significant experience with ability to lead or mentor
• Proficiency in CAD software for structural design and detailing (preferably Foran).
• Understanding of marine structural standards and best practices is highly desirable.

Why Belcan?

• Be part of a global engineering services provider with strong presence in the maritime sector.
• Work on innovative ship building and marine projects.
• Access career development opportunities across Junior to Senior progression pathways.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive, high-performance team

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.