Structural Engineer

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Structural Engineer

Edinburgh

An established consulting engineering practice is seeking a Structural Engineer to join its structural engineering team in Edinburgh.

Candidates 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.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake structural design for building projects.
  • Develop and produce structural drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports.
  • Review architectural drawings and develop structural layouts.
  • Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and other members of the design team.
  • Attend project meetings, design team meetings, and site inspections.
  • Manage smaller projects, or discrete elements of larger projects, from initial enquiry through to completion.
  • Assist with inspections, structural reports, and statutory approval submissions.
  • Work alongside graduate engineers and technicians.
  • Contribute to technical delivery, quality assurance, and project administration.

About You

  • Hold a BEng or MEng in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
  • Have several years of experience in UK consulting engineering.
  • Possess a sound understanding of structural design principles and UK construction practices.
  • Have experience in the design of building structures.
  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be able to work effectively within a team environment.
  • Be able to liaise professionally with clients, architects, contractors, and colleagues.
  • Progress toward chartered status with a recognised professional engineering institution would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

  • A varied workload across building structures and related civil/structural engineering projects.
  • Opportunities to take ownership of projects and develop client-facing experience.
  • Support and mentorship from experienced engineers.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • A competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, subject to agreement and project requirements.
  • Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience + excellent, tailored benefits package!

To discuss this Structural Engineer role please get in touch with Mikaela

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Posted: June 27th, 2026