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.