Commercial Structural Engineer | Ayrshire and Arran

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 - £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)

• 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.

• 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 Stati Ca, or similar).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across both technical and commercial teams.

• 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.