Posted 20 July, 2026
Structural Engineer
Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Edinburgh, SCT, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Structural Engineer\n
Edinburgh
\nAn established consulting engineering practice is seeking a Structural Engineer to join its structural engineering team in Edinburgh.
\nCandidates should hold a degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, have a strong interest in building structures, and possess several years of experience within UK consulting engineering.
The Structural Engineer role;\n- \n
- Undertaking structural design for building projects. \n
- Developing and producing structural drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports. \n
- Reviewing architectural drawings and developing structural layouts. \n
- Liaising with clients, architects, contractors, and other members of the design team. \n
- Attending project meetings, design team meetings, and site inspections. \n
- Managing smaller projects, or discrete elements of larger projects, from initial enquiry through to completion. \n
- Assisting with inspections, structural reports, and statutory approval submissions. \n
- Working alongside graduate engineers and technicians. \n
- Contributing to technical delivery, quality assurance, and project administration. \n
Applicants should have:
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- A BEng or MEng in Civil and/or Structural Engineering. \n
- Several years of experience in UK consulting engineering. \n
- A sound understanding of structural design principles and UK construction practices. \n
- Experience in the design of building structures. \n
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. \n
- The ability to work effectively within a team environment. \n
- The ability to liaise professionally with clients, architects, contractors, and colleagues. \n
Progress towards chartered status with a recognised professional engineering institution would be advantageous but is not essential.
What We Offer for this Structural Engineer role;\n- \n
- A varied workload across building structures and related civil/structural engineering projects. \n
- Opportunities to take ownership of projects and develop client-facing experience. \n
- Support and mentorship from experienced engineers. \n
- Ongoing professional development opportunities. \n
- A competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience. \n
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, subject to agreement and project requirements. \n
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience + excellent, tailored benefits package!
\nTo discuss this Structural Engineer role please get in touch with Mikaela.
