About the Role

Join to apply for the Structural Engineer / Senior Engineer role at SLR Consulting. SLR has a fantastic opportunity for a Structural Engineer with a foundation of design experience looking to progress and make their next move to join its busy Civil & Structural Engineering team at Senior grade. The successful applicant will be based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office and support our existing established civil & structural engineering team, and will act as lead designer and/or checker on a number of projects across the built environment, power, industry and infrastructure sectors.

SLR’s Engineering Team boasts a wealth of expertise across the European region (and wider global business) within diverse sectors including water, mining, waste, power, infrastructure, and the built environment. The team provides clients with expertise at all project stages, including planning, feasibility, outline and detailed designs, liaison with statutory bodies, overall project and programme management, development and preparation of technical specifications, preparation of tender packages and tender evaluation, and commercial support throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design projects, working in the UK on structural engineering projects.
• Lead on smaller projects and manage aspects of larger projects; write proposals and manage clients and interfaces with clients.
• Mentor and coach other engineers within the team; support sector and client leads across the business.
• Opportunity to work within an experienced team on exciting challenges and to travel across Europe and internationally.

About Us

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4000 staff across 6 regions – including over 1700 staff across Europe. SLR’s “one team” culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering opportunities for progression. We provide 25 days of annual leave, agile working, and family-friendly policies to balance professional and personal life.

About You

If you are interested in applying, we would love to hear from you. Requirements you would be able to demonstrate include:

• A solid track record delivering design projects, working in the UK on structural engineering projects.
• Strong structural engineering knowledge in timber, steel, concrete, and masonry, with a focus on timber and steel preferred.
• Interest in leading and managing teams of professional engineering and operational staff in a project, consultancy or contracting environment. Proposal and tender writing experience would be an advantage, but training would be given.
• Project management, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keen knowledge of UK engineering guidance including British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Site inspection/structural assessment and reporting experience.
• Knowledge of ground investigation and understanding of soil mechanics.
• Proficiency in structural design software, in particular Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds.
• Preparation of drawings using AutoCAD would be advantageous.
• Relevant degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Near Chartered with the Institute of Structural Engineers or Institute of Civil Engineers.
• Must have a full, current driving licence valid in the UK.
• Knowledge of BIM, REVIT or similar 3D modelling software would be an advantage.

Culture & Inclusion

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We foster an inclusive environment where all people, regardless of background, can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those from groups that are under-represented at SLR. If you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. We are Disability Confident Committed and guarantee an interview for applicants with disabilities who meet the essential requirements.