Design Structural Engineer

PUNCH Consulting Engineers have a vacancy for a Design Engineer to work in our Glasgow office.

PUNCH Consulting Engineers is a dynamic and forward-thinking civil and structural engineering consultancy delivering innovative and sustainable design solutions across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects. With offices across the UK and Ireland, our team is committed to excellence in engineering and client service. We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Design Engineer to join our growing structural team.

Job Description:

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the structural design and analysis of a variety of building and civil engineering projects. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality design work, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the successful delivery of projects from concept through to construction.

Candidate Specification:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a design office environment.
• Ambitious, career focused and committed to achieving chartership status with ICE or IStructE.
• Ability to apply engineering principles & codes of practice to solve technical problems using a variety of structural materials including concrete, steel, masonry and timber.
• Significant base of IT skills to include word, excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Proven ability to effectively use structural design software such as CADS, Tekla, SCIA, STRAP, TEDDS, Fastrack AUTO CAD, REVIT or other design software
• Good working knowledge of UK design codes and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Appreciation of the full Project Delivery Process including NEC Contracts.
• Commitment to CPD and competence.
• A proactive approach with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios.

A comprehensive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate, which includes a competitive salary in line with experience, company pension, and a commitment to ongoing training and development. PUNCH also operates a hybrid working system. For more details on our benefits please visit our careers page on our website.

PUNCH Consulting Engineers is a highly progressive Engineering consultancy dedicated to continuous investment in technology, a company where staff are given maximum opportunity to utilise their academic qualifications and professional skillset in a collaborative and innovative working environment.

• An active Sports and Social Club, subsidised by PUNCH, which provides staff with regular work life balance opportunities
• Training and Continued Professional Development (CPD) which is accredited by Engineers Ireland
• State-of-the-art networked computing and communications facilities to provide staff with the latest in technology and software
• An ISO:9001 certified company with BM Trada for our Quality Management System
• An ISO:14001 certified company with BM Trada for our Environmental Management System

In simple terms, at PUNCH it is our aim to:

• Develop employees to achieve maximum effectiveness in their current role
• Develop a flexible and multi-skilled workforce capable of rapid response to changing business needs
• Develop, motivate and retain our employees
• Provide skills for future innovations within PUNCH
• Maximise the knowledge and experience within our organisation and ensure that this knowledge is captured, updated and disseminated effectively
• Provide equal training opportunities for any staff with disabilities

We strongly encourage our staff to develop and achieve their career aspirations. We are accredited by Engineers Ireland for their CPD programme and work with our staff to progress through the various levels in the relevant Institutions.