Principal Structural Engineer

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Do you have experience of working across sectors in a multi-disciplinary environment? Do you want to work within a collaborative, dynamic environment, with a team of highly skilled and like-minded professionals?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

Be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team as a Principal Structural Engineer in our thriving, well-established Glasgow office, where collaboration and innovation drive everything we do.

As a vital member of the team, you'll contribute to the successful delivery of major Highways, Public Realm, and Infrastructure projects—including Residential, Custodial, Healthcare, Education, Ministry of Justice, Commercial, and Leisure developments

Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

Your core responsibilities will include:

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

Our ideal Principal Structural Engineer must have:

• Chartered Engineer with either the ICE or IStructE. Alternatively demonstrate relevant experience to suit the role.
• Very good technical problem solving, risk management and mitigation.
• Ability to use various computer software programmes relevant to role (Tekla, Tedds, SCIA, AutoCAD).
• Able to carry out site inspections.
• Understanding of forms of appointment and construction contracts.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• An advanced knowledge of structural engineering modelling, analysis, and design software (Tekla Structural Designer, Tedds and STAAD Pro, Revit, Navisworks, BIM360).
• The motivation to undertake relevant CPD and to increase skills and knowledge.
• Ability to develop effective team management skills.
• Good commercial experience - bids, client management, growth.
• Project management skills ensuring timely delivery and managing spend.

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better. 

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. 

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.  

What we offer 

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect: 

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities  

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey. 

Accessibility 

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you. 

Agencies 

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.