Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our Engineering team, based in Glasgow. This is a key technical role, supporting the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of Balmoral products.
Balmoral Tanks Ltd is a leading European engineering design and manufacturing company. As a result of significant investment in people and plant, the company produces what is believed to be the most comprehensive range of tank products available for a single source in the EU.
You will play a lead role in structural design and analysis, providing technical expertise across engineering, production, sales, and site services, while also supporting and mentoring colleagues within the department.
Responsibilities
* Produce and review structural designs for new and modified products
* Carry out structural analysis, including finite element analysis (FEA)
* Prepare design briefs, reports, and technical documentation
* Review enquiry documentation and applicable legislation and standards
* Support testing, trials, and validation of products
* Check and approve design work produced by others
* Liaise with certification authorities to obtain approvals and endorsements
* Provide engineering support to production, sales, and site services teams
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and cost
* Support, mentor, and assist other engineers within the department
* Maintain a safe working environment and personal development records
Qualifications
* Honours Degree in Structural Engineering (essential)
* Master’s degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)
* Graduate membership of a relevant engineering institution (e.g. MIStructE or similar)
* Chartered or working towards Chartered Structural Engineer status
Experience
* 5+ years’ general engineering experience
* 2–3 years’ structural analysis experience
* Experience with steel structures and Eurocodes
* Exposure to finite element analysis (desirable)
* Experience with nonlinear analysis (desirable)
Skills & Attributes
* Strong organisational, planning, and decision‑making skills
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Commercially aware with a customer‑focused mindset
* Confident working to tight deadlines and managing technical challenges
* Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
* Experience with engineering software (training provided where required)
Desirable Software Experience
* AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop / Inventor
* Robot or Nastran (FEA)
* MathCAD and Excel for calculations
About You
You’ll be a proactive, detail‑focused engineer who enjoys problem‑solving and working collaboratively. You’ll be comfortable supporting customers, challenging ideas constructively, and working in a “Right First Time” culture aligned to Balmoral’s core values.
Why Join Balmoral Tanks?
* Be part of a supportive and collaborative Design team.
* Learn and develop within a specialist engineering industry.
* Join a long-established company with a strong reputation & great people.
What We Offer
* 2pm Friday finish
* Access to our Balmoral Benefits Hub
* Discounts on restaurants, holidays, and major supermarkets
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Employee Assistance Program, including confidential support and counselling
* Profit-related bonus
* Increasing annual leave entitlement and option to purchase more
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Christmas shutdown
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