Building/Construction Engineer

The Keystone Group; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cashback Plan

Enhanced Family Friendly policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Employee Recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Keystone Group, including Keystone Lintels, is seeking an experienced Building/Construction Engineer to deliver expert technical support, accurate structural calculations, and bespoke lintel solutions for diverse construction projects in the UK and Ireland. You will collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams to drive innovative and high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates may be graduates or seasoned professionals, with a passion for problem-solving, a strong grasp of

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Interest in structural design, engineering calculations, and innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with customers, contractors and colleagues.
• Proactive, capable of managing workload and working as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and build a long-term career in construction engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive technical quotations for customers.
• Complete load assessments and structural calculations for lintel solutions.
• Recommend standard and bespoke engineered solutions for projects.
• Produce lintel calculations to support building control approval when required.
• Provide technical support via phone and email with strong customer service.
• Occasionally visit sites and offices to support customers and resolve technical challenges.
• Prepare clear technical reports following site visits and project reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Education

Building Construction Engineering

Structural/Civil Engineering background

Architectural Technology background

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedBuilding/Construction Engineerto join theKeystone Lintelsteam, providing expert technical support, accurate structural calculations, and bespoke engineering solutions for a wide range of construction projects. Working closely with customers, contractors, and internal teams, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative, high-quality lintel solutions.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing accurate and competitive technical quotations for customers.
• Completing load assessments and structural calculations for lintel solutions.
• Recommending both standard products and bespoke engineered solutions for specific projects.
• Producing lintel calculations to support building control approval when required.
• Providing technical support via phone and email, delivering excellent customer service.
• Conducting occasional site and office visits to support customers and resolve technical challenges.
• Preparing clear technical reports following site visits and project reviews

What you’ll need to succeed

Success in this role comes from combining technical knowledge with a passion for problem-solving. Whether you're a recent graduate ready to begin your engineering career or an experienced professional looking for your next challenge, you'll be eager to learn, collaborate, and deliver practical solutions that make a real impact.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• An interest in structural design, engineering calculations, and innovative engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with customers, contractors, and colleagues.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage your workload and work effectively as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn, develop your technical expertise, and build a long-term career within the construction industry.

What we’re looking for

• A degree or background in Building Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Technology.
• Sound knowledge of the construction or building industry.
• Experience with AutoCAD or manufacturing drawings.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, values-driven and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 32 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Contributory Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies.
• Additional employee benefits including, access to our Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Discount Scheme, Employee Recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme.

A Bit About Us

For more than three decades, the Keystone Group has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland’s largest family‑owned construction product manufacturers. Driven by a relentless focus on innovation and customer excellence, the Group employs over 2,000 employees across 28 sites, supplying cutting‑edge building solutions to growing markets in the UK & Ireland, Europe, Australia and North America. Its portfolio includes market‑leading brands in the steel, light & environmental and timber sectors.

Keystone Lintels is part of Keystone Group and is proud to lead the way in steel lintel design, production and service. Keystone Lintels has dedicated technical teams that provide customers with solutions for their complex project needs. Production facilities in Derbyshire, England and Cookstown, Northern Ireland enable Keystone Lintels to provide a fast and efficient service to its extensive network of merchant partners across the UK and Ireland.