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First People Solutions
Principal Structural Engineer
Glasgow
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 7 days ago
- Salary
- 50000.00 - 65000.00 GBP Annual + Negotiable, hybrid, pension
- Recruiter
- First People Solutions
- Closes
- 12 Dec 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Principal Structural Engineer
Glasgow
First People Solutions is recruiting for a leading consulting engineer located in Glasgow. This consultancy has built a strong presence across civil, structural, and transport engineering, they work on a wide range of urban and built-environment project, from buildings and public realm infrastructures to infrastructure, highways, and water.
We're looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to take a central role in delivering high-quality developments spanning residential, education, commercial and regeneration sectors.
The Role
As a Principal Engineer, you will bring technical expertise, leadership and strategic insight to a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring excellence at every stage.
Lead and oversee structural engineering design and analysisTake full ownership of project delivery: deadlines, outputs, coordination and client communicationManage and mentor staff and wider team members, supporting their technical and professional developmentProduce and review high-quality technical reports and drawingsUse - and guide others in using - industry-standard softwareDrive internal reviews, uphold rigorous checking processes and ensure full complianceContribute to business development, including networking, bid writing and fee proposals
Your Experience & Skills
A degree in Structural Engineering or equivalentChartered status preferredSignificant design experience gained within a commercial environmentSignificant experience working within a design engineering consultancy in the UKStrong leadership skills and able to manage project deliveryExperience liaising with new and existing clients, stakeholders, and directorsExperience mentoring and supporting the professional development of engineers/technicians and wider team
If you're a Senior Structural Engineer looking for a step up or a Principal Engineer looking for a new challenge, please get in touch with us at FPS!
Equal Opportunities:
First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.
Ad ID: 5417450303
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