Senior Structural Engineer

Acies Civil and Structural Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil and structural engineering firm in Edinburgh is seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer. You will manage projects, lead design meetings, and conduct site inspections. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and hold a relevant engineering degree. This full-time permanent position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' post-graduation experience in civil and structural engineering sectors.
• Proficiency in design software relevant to the role.
• Experience managing project finances for fee values up to £25,000.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned projects, making key decisions.
• Conduct site inspections and surveys independently.
• Produce fee proposals and tender bids for new work.

Skills

Project management

Effective communication

Technical review

Problem-solving

Education

MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc Hons in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

TEDDS

Tekla Structural Designer

AutoCAD LT

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

Acies Civil and Structural Ltd – We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer.

Full time/permanent position with a preference for someone in Edinburgh on a Hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned projects, making key decisions on project scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Act as the main point of contact for key projects, attending and leading design team meetings, client meetings, and site inspections.
• Conduct site inspections and surveys independently, ensuring accurate data collection for design validation and quality assurance.
• Liaise with external clients, local authorities, and internal team members to align project deliverables with regulatory and commercial requirements.
• Produce fee proposals and tender bids for new work up to £75,000 in fee value.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of project finances and be responsible for managing budgets for projects up to £75,000 in fee value.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify areas for process improvement and training, fostering a culture of continuous professional development within the team.
• Assist in the management of project resourcing, workload distribution, and technical checking of design work within the team.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Graduates, Engineers and Project Engineers.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Partake in internal design reviews and QA checks.
• Perform detailed structural design calculations for both new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Design and assess structures using a variety of materials.
• Utilise a suite of design software tools (e.g., TEDDS, S-Frame, Tekla Structural Designer, Tekla Fastrack Suite, REVIT, Robot, Infodrainage/Causeway Flow, AutoCAD LT) to develop and review designs.
• Produce reports for key project stages and calculation packages for submission to the Principal Designer or SER certifier.
• General understanding and appreciation of earthwork and ground stabilization specifications and methodologies.
• Experience of civils drainage design including SuDs would be an advantage.

Qualifications and Experience

• MEng/MSc/BEng/BSc Hons in Civil or Civil and Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with membership of IStructE, ICE, or another relevant engineering institution.
• Typically, minimum of 5 years’ post-graduation experience in the civil and structural engineering sectors, with significant experience in commercial property projects.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Proficiency in design software relevant to the role.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Experience and ability in undertaking technical review of both design information and written reporting.
• Proven record of managing project finances for fee values up to £25,000 on time and budget.

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