Commercial Structural Engineer

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 to £65,000 per annum (DOE)
Locations: Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Durham, Scarborough, Dorset, or West Yorkshire
Working 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.