Graduate Structural Engineer in Glasgow

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures; it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. Your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

As a Graduate Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to assist senior engineers and the wider team in the design process to gain a detailed working knowledge of all parts of the industry. You will carry out detailed design and calculations in accordance with industry guides, assist in preparing specifications, reports, and drawings to the design programme, and oversee project site works snagging and testing as directed by your line manager or group lead.

We are looking for someone who is a personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times while maintaining good working relationships. You should enjoy working collaboratively across disciplines, establish excellent working rapport within the team, business, and clients, and be able to work under pressure, handle a varied workload, and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

• Assist Senior Engineers with detailed design tasks and drawing production.
• Develop an understanding of the different building materials and techniques employed in design.
• Carry out detailed design calculations and develop a full understanding of computer design packages.
• Maintain a Continuing Professional Development diary to assist in obtaining appropriate qualifications.
• Develop an understanding of appropriate Legislation Standards, Building Regulations, and Codes of Practice.
• Learn and understand design techniques and develop awareness of other design disciplines.
• Maintain a training log on a daily basis, recording achievements and experience.
• Attend appropriate and relevant site visits and meetings as applicable to the role or the project.
• Attend relevant training as required by the practice to achieve Chartered status.
• Attend and arrange lunchtime CPD’s and Knowledge Sharing sessions.
• Assist in maintaining QA systems on projects.

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or relevant subject.
• Good IT knowledge and experience featuring Microsoft Packages.
• Personable and a ‘can do’ attitude with resource management experience.
• Clear, concise, professional, and personable communication with clients, colleagues, and suppliers.
• Ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Some knowledge and use of appropriate design analysis software desirable.
• Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and clients.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaboratively.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organisational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.