Principal Structural Engineer in Glasgow

As our pipeline continues to strengthen, with particular focus on the renewable energy market, we have an excellent opportunity for a highly capable and collaborative structural engineer to take a leading technical role within our Building Structures team. You will be at the forefront of delivering multidisciplinary building projects across the Energy sector along with a mix of residential, public sector, and commercial developments. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for mentoring others, influencing project outcomes, and contributing to innovative, sustainable engineering solutions. You will play a key role in shaping the future of engineering delivery at Tetra Tech RPS.

Purpose and Scope of the Role

You will join the Building Structures team in Glasgow, where you will lead the structural design and integration of steel, concrete and masonry structures across a varied project portfolio. Working closely with mechanical, electrical, architecture, fire engineering, and other specialist disciplines, you will ensure that structural solutions are fully coordinated, compliant, and aligned with client aspirations. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include providing technical leadership on projects, reviewing and approving BIM and CAD outputs, attending internal and external design meetings, and undertaking occasional site visits. You will be expected to adopt a proactive and solutions‑focused mindset, identifying opportunities for technical innovation and continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Technical Leadership in Steel, and Concrete Design

A high level of technical competence across steel, and concrete design is essential. You will be confident carrying out detailed structural analysis, producing and reviewing design calculations, and interrogating BIM and CAD models to ensure accuracy and constructability. Experience with industry‑standard software, particularly Tekla Structural Designer, is a key requirement. You will have strong knowledge of steel portal frame design, especially in the context of Energy and industrial developments, with an understanding of structural behaviour, fire performance and connection detailing. An appreciation of embodied carbon, low‑carbon materials, and Whole Life Carbon Assessments will support the team’s commitment to sustainable and responsible design.

Effective Participation in Meetings and Stakeholder Engagement

You will regularly contribute to internal technical discussions, design reviews, and project coordination meetings, providing clear and well‑reasoned engineering input. While you may not always lead external meetings, your participation will consistently add value through sound judgement, technical credibility, and collaborative engagement. Your ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders will be critical. By building strong relationships with clients, contractors, and colleagues, you will help ensure alignment, trust, and successful project outcomes.

Mentorship and Collaborative Teamworking

A core element of this role is supporting the development of others. You will actively mentor graduates, engineers, and technicians, helping them build technical confidence and progress towards chartership. You will contribute to a positive and inclusive learning culture, sharing knowledge and encouraging open technical discussion. Collaboration sits at the heart of our multidisciplinary approach. You will work closely with colleagues across planning, building services, architecture and environmental teams, constructively challenging ideas where appropriate and contributing to technical forums, best‑practice development, and lessons‑learned sessions.

Multidisciplinary Project Delivery

You will be comfortable working across the full lifecycle of Building Structures projects, from concept design through to construction. Your experience will extend beyond primary structural frames to include coordination of external works, drainage, and interfaces with other disciplines. Our holistic approach to project delivery provides a broad and rewarding technical environment. Your curiosity, adaptability, and desire to continually develop your skills will be key to thriving in this role and contributing to the ongoing evolution of the team.

Qualifications, Training, and Professional Experience

You will hold a degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering accredited by the ICE and/or IStructE. Chartered status, or clear progress towards chartership with completion of relevant IPD requirements, is highly desirable. You will bring substantial practical experience, a strong technical track record, and a clear commitment to professional development.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.