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Senior Structural Engineer - PM Consultancy - Glasgow

Senior Structural Engineer - PM Consultancy - Glasgow

Lumen SearchGlasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Role : Senior Structural Engineer

Location : Glasgow City - Hybrid

Client : PM Consultancy

Sector : Residential

About

Our client is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (SER Registered) with façade design and structural design experience, particularly on residential high-rise towers. In this role, you'll lead the structural retrofit of existing towers, ensuring their safety, sustainability and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Façade Retrofitting Leadership : Design and deliver structural solutions for upgrading existing residential tower façades to current standards (fire, wind, thermal, water).
  • Structural Analysis : Perform rigorous analysis (finite element modelling, load / resistance calculations) of connections, anchors and envelope systems.
  • Project Coordination : Lead multi-disciplinary teams (façade specialists, M&E, architects), ensuring cohesive interfacing and program adherence.
  • Technical Documentation : Prepare detailed structural drawings, specifications, design calculations and design reports.
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement : Act as technical lead in meetings, workshops, and site visits, maintaining client / stakeholder confidence and relationship.
  • SER Compliance : Act as the Responsible Engineer, ensuring statutory compliance and all relevant design documentation are SER-signed, per regulatory requirements.
  • Mentoring & Assurance : Guide junior engineers and technicians through design tasks, participate in quality assurance and peer review processes.

Requirements

  • Professional Registration : Chartered with SER (Structural Engineering Register), strong understanding of compliance implications.
  • Façade / Envelope Expertise : Substantial demonstrable experience (ideally 5 years +) in structural and façade design, especially retrofit of high-rise residential towers.
  • Proficient with engineering tools (FEM software, AutoCAD / Revit, structural analysis tools)
  • Familiarity with UK / Scotland standards (Eurocodes, UK NA)
  • Regulatory Knowledge : Strong grasp of relevant building regulations (fire safety, thermal performance, wind action) and façade-specific compliance (e.g., EWS, aluminium systems).
  • Project Delivery Mindset : Self-motivated, detail-oriented, commercial awareness, and effective time / project management.

    • Contact Stephen Kelly on +353 87 474 4071 to find out more!

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