Commercial Structural Engineer

Company: Cornerstone Project Source
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Location: Ayr
Job Description:

A leading structural steel contractor is currently seeking a permanent Structural Engineer. This role combines advanced structural steel design with early-stage project involvement, supporting bids and D&B project delivery across major commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and stadium schemes.Salary : £50,000 – £65,000 per annum (DOE)Locations : Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Durham, Scarborough, Dorset, or West YorkshireWorking Arrangement : Office-based / Hybrid (with remote options considered depending on proximity to office hubs)Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce structural design inputs for D&B tenders and live projects.
  • Develop efficient and buildable steelwork schemes for pricing and submission purposes.
  • Support tender bids with high-quality technical proposals, sketches, and structural calculations.
  • Liaise with estimating, commercial, and bid teams to ensure highly competitive submissions.
  • Collaborate with detailers, connection designers, and fabrication teams to ensure constructability.
  • Perform structural analysis and design in strict accordance with Eurocodes and British Standards.
  • Identify value engineering opportunities to improve project cost and programme efficiency.

Requirements :

  • Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience in structural steel design within a specialist contractor or engineering consultancy environment.
  • Prior exposure to Design & Build (D&B) projects and/or tender stage involvement.
  • Strong understanding of Eurocodes and structural steel behaviour.
  • High proficiency with structural design software (e.g., Tekla Tedds, Robot, IDEA StatiCa, or similar).
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills across both technical and commercial teams.

Benefits Package:

  • Paid overtime opportunities (where applicable).
  • Company pension scheme & comprehensive healthcare package.
  • Subsidised canteen and free on-site parking at selected locations.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Ongoing professional training and development.
  • Regular team-building events, awards ceremonies, and employee reward schemes.
  • Clear progression path into senior / pre-construction leadership roles.

If you are interested, please submit your CV for consideration.

Posted: July 8th, 2026