Structural Engineer - #2194612

AECOM are currently recruiting for a Structural Engineer to join our Glasgow office.

This role is suited to an experienced Structural Engineer who is looking to broaden their technical experience and continue progressing towards professional qualification. You will contribute to a diverse range of projects, develop your design and technical capabilities, and work alongside experienced engineers and technical leaders.

The Glasgow Structures team works on projects across Scotland, the UK and internationally, across sectors including healthcare, data centres, commercial and office developments, residential, education, industrial and manufacturing, infrastructure, hospitality and public sector projects.

You will have access to:

• A diverse portfolio of local, national and international projects.
• A multidisciplinary environment with access to specialist expertise.
• Structured career development and support towards professional qualification.
• Mentoring from experienced technical and project leaders.
• Opportunities to contribute to major projects with recognised clients.
• A culture of technical excellence, collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Duties of the Structural Engineer include:

• Contribute to structural engineering projects from concept and feasibility through detailed design and construction, working with guidance from senior and chartered engineers.
• Develop efficient and economical structural solutions in accordance with client requirements, relevant standards and best practice.
• Undertake structural design using reinforced concrete, steel, masonry and timber, as appropriate.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to resolve technical problems, seeking guidance where appropriate.
• Prepare structural calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, schedules and other engineering deliverables.
• Carry out structural analysis and design using appropriate engineering principles and software.
• Coordinate structural design with architects, civil engineers, building services, geotechnical specialists and other disciplines.
• Attend design team and project meetings and contribute technical input.
• Liaise with project team members and, with appropriate support, clients, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Undertake structural inspections, surveys, assessments and investigations where required.
• Support site activities, including responding to technical queries, reviewing construction information and undertaking site inspections.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards, codes, regulations and project requirements.
• Assist senior engineers with the coordination and delivery of structural design packages.
• Take responsibility for the quality and timely delivery of your own work.

Specific Requirements:

• Good knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steelwork design.
• Good working knowledge of current Eurocodes, particularly Eurocodes 2 and 3.
• Experience using structural analysis and design software such as SCIA, TEKLA or similar.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate calculations and technical deliverables.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of senior and chartered engineers while developing increasing technical independence.
• Commitment to professional development and maintaining an appropriate CPD record.
• Willingness to share knowledge and support less experienced engineers.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience within a structural engineering consultancy.
• Experience in the design and delivery of building structures or other relevant structural engineering projects.
• Experience with reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Experience coordinating structural designs within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience contributing to projects through concept, detailed design and construction stages.
• Experience of structural inspections, surveys or assessments.
• An understanding of project delivery, programme and commercial considerations.
• Ability to work independently on allocated tasks while contributing effectively to a wider team.
• Experience working towards professional qualification with IStructE and/or ICE.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master of Engineering or equivalent, in a relevant structural or civil engineering discipline.
• Approximately four years' relevant structural engineering experience, or equivalent.
• Experience undertaking structural design, analysis and calculations.
• Experience applying relevant structural design standards and engineering principles.
• Ability to produce structural design solutions and assessment calculations to an appropriate standard.
• Ability to manage own workload and deliver assigned tasks to programme and quality requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and seek appropriate technical guidance.
• Demonstrable commitment to progression towards Chartered Engineer status.

Minimum Professional Qualifications:

• Master of Engineering or equivalent, in a relevant discipline.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Working towards membership of the Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE) and/or Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE).

Come grow with us

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact .

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. Flexible working arrangements support a healthy work-life balance.

AECOM offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days' annual leave, company pension, private medical insurance, life assurance and annual professional institution membership. Employees can also choose from a range of flexible benefits and participate in community initiatives through paid CSR days and the AECOM Foundation.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.