Senior Engineer; Structures), Pullar PKC

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Senior Engineer (Structures) - PKC
13909
£56,348 - £60,647
Pullar House, Perth

The Senior Engineer (Structures) role is a key professional position within Perth & Kinross Council’s Structures Team, providing senior technical leadership and management across the Council’s bridges and structures portfolio. The post holder will play a central role in delivering high‑value, high‑priority capital projects, ensuring that bridge and structures assets remain safe, resilient and fit for the future.

The role involves acting as Project Manager and/or Lead Engineer on complex capital schemes, providing expert technical judgement, managing consultants and contractors, and overseeing programme delivery, budgets and risk. The post holder will also be responsible for the line management and professional development of Engineers within the team, together with supporting and providing technical oversight to Technicians. The role includes deputising for the Structures Manager when required and representing the service at committees, briefings and other formal meetings.

The post is based at Pullar House, Perth, with a hybrid working approach that offers flexibility and supports a positive work‑life balance. The role provides significant opportunities for professional development, leadership experience and involvement in shaping how bridge and structures services are delivered across a diverse local authority area.

Applicants will require strong professional experience in bridges and structures engineering, with the ability to lead complex projects, manage budgets and staff, and apply sound engineering judgement. Chartered status with a relevant professional body, excellent communication skills, and experience of working within a public‑sector or similarly regulated environment are essential.

Perth & Kinross Council offers a supportive working environment, competitive pay and conditions, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that make a real difference to local communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer seeking career progression, job security and the ability to influence the future management of critical infrastructure assets.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Applicants must have strong professional experience within a bridges and structures engineering environment and be able to lead the delivery of complex capital projects safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard. You will be confident applying sound engineering judgement, managing competing priorities and providing clear technical leadership within a regulated public‑sector context.

You will be a proactive and well‑organised individual with strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach to working with others. A clear commitment to health and safety, quality and professional standards is essential, along with the ability to work flexibly, manage pressure and contribute positively to service improvement.

Essential requirements include:

• Chartered Civil Engineer and member of a relevant professional institution (for example ICE or I.Struct.E)
• Proven experience of delivering complex civil, structural or bridge engineering projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters to non‑technical audiences
• Ability to manage workload, priorities and budgets with minimal supervision
• You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross

Desirable experience includes:

• Significant experience within a local authority bridges and structures team or a comparable public‑sector environment
• Experience of…