Senior Structural Engineer
hace 4 días
Inverness
Fairhurst is looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing Inverness office. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong consultancy engineer who is ready to take the next step in their career—leading projects, mentoring others, and contributing to the continued success of a respected, independent UK engineering consultancy. As one of the UK’s leading private engineering consultancies, Fairhurst delivers high‑quality, integrated engineering solutions to public and private sector clients across a wide range of sectors. The Role In this senior position, you’ll take a lead role on technically challenging projects, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams while supporting the development of junior engineers in a collaborative and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Design & Technical Delivery • Lead and deliver UK‑based structural engineering projects in line with UK Building Regulations and relevant design standards, • Undertake structural assessments and inspections of new and existing buildings (steel, concrete, masonry, and timber), • Carry out detailed analysis and design using industry‑standard software including Tekla Structural Designer and Tedds, • Produce high‑quality drawings, calculations, reports, and technical documentation, • Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring programmes, budgets, and quality standards are met, • Coordinate work packages, resources, and deliverables, • Contribute to project planning, risk management, and efficient workflows, • Lead coordination with design team members to deliver integrated solutions, • Engage professionally with clients, contractors, statutory bodies, and stakeholders, • Represent Fairhurst at meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities, • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Graduate and Project Engineers, • Support the professional development of junior staff through structured feedback Qualifications • Degree (BEng / MEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering, • Strong UK consultancy experience at Senior Structural Engineer level, • Proven track record across sectors including commercial, residential, retail, industrial, and healthcare, • Excellent report writing, communication, and organisational skills, • Ability to manage multiple projects effectively, • High attention to detail and commitment to technical quality, • Strong leadership and collaborative mindset, • Commercial awareness and ambition to contribute to business growth, • Proficient in Tekla Structural Designer and Tedds, • Full, clean UK driving licence Why Fairhurst? At Fairhurst, we’re proud of our culture and values: • Excellence – delivering high‑quality, technically robust solutions, • Lasting Relationships – built on trust and collaboration, • Pure Thought – clear, transparent thinking and professional integrity, • Continuous Development – supporting growth at every stage of your career What We Offer You • Competitive salary and benefits, aligned to experience and location., • 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays) including annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme, • Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus, introducer fee and qualifications award, • Access to Staff Health Plan, Employee Assistance Programme including a 24-hour advice line., • BUPA Company Care Scheme, • Life Insurance, Personal Accident and a generous Contributory Pension Scheme, • Interest-free travel loan, Cycle to Work Scheme and Arnold Clark Affinity Scheme, • Payment of professional fees., • Hybrid and flexible working opportunities will be considered, • A collaborative, partner‑led environment with access to multidisciplinary expertise., • Career and professional development and opportunities on high‑profile projects. ETHOS We, at Fairhurst, know that progress within the industry is all about people. That’s why we’re working together to build a better, more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry. We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, fair and inclusive for all employees. We recognise the value of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed. For more information on Fairhurst please visit our ___.