Design Engineer

Sunblink; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A main contractor with a strong reputation in Manchester is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join their Steel Division. This role involves producing and coordinating detailed designs for steelwork associated with major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will work closely with the structural team to ensure design compliance and will utilize tools like Tekla Structures. Candidates should have a background in engineering and experience with Eurocode standards. This position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in steel design and structural engineering.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes and BS 5950 standards.
• Ability to produce fabrication drawings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate detailed steelwork designs from concept through to fabrication.
• Design steel connections and associated components.
• Work closely with the structural engineering team to ensure compliance.

Skills

Steel design

Structural analysis

Tekla Structures

Eurocodes

BS 5950 compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Tekla Structures

Job description

Design Engineer - Steel Division (Infrastructure Projects)

Location : 2 Home / 3 in the office - Manchester

Salary : Up to £65,000

About the Client :

My client is a well-established main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure projects across the UK. Operating in sectors such as bridges, power generation, utilities, and gas networks, they provide end-to-end solutions on high-profile schemes nationwide.

As part of their continued growth, they are expanding their in-house steel division, which plays a critical role in the design and delivery of bespoke steel structures for major infrastructure works.

The Opportunity :

They are now looking to appoint an experienced Design Engineer to join their Steel Division. This is a key technical role that will support the delivery of structural steelwork across a range of infrastructure projects, from bridge superstructures to power plant frameworks, pipe bridges, and substation support steel.

Key Responsibilities :

Produce and coordinate detailed steelwork designs from concept through to fabrication and installation.

Design steel connections, lifting points, baseplates, and associated components.

Work closely with the structural engineering team to ensure compliance with design codes and standards (Eurocodes, BS 5950, etc.).

Generate and review detailed fabrication drawings using Tekla Structures or similar.

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