Design Engineer - Steelwork & Fabrication (Hybrid)

Industrial Engineering & Installation Services; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Hybrid work option

Tier progression from Tier 3 to Tier 4

Job summary

Industrial Engineering and Installation Services is looking for a Design Engineer to develop 3D structural models and 2D drawings for steelwork and fabrication. You’ll work with site-based engineers moving into design, and gain training in translating practical steelwork knowledge into precise drawings.

The role covers modelling, drawings, site surveys, and collaboration with external engineers to ensure compliant, cost-effective designs across UK projects. Hybrid work is possible after ramp-up.

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Level 3 with solid post-qualification experience.
• Hands-on steelwork background in design, fabrication, or installation.
• Proven ability to design steel structures: platforms, staircases, support frames.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D structural models in Autodesk Advance Steel from client data or in-house designs.
• Produce 2D fabrication and general arrangement drawings from 3D models.
• Work with structural calculations from a third party to enable design completion.
• Conduct 3D point cloud surveys using in-house scanning kit on occasional site visits.
• Support fabrication and installation teams with technical design input.
• Interpret engineering specifications to deliver compliant, cost-effective designs.
• Diagnose and resolve technical design issues.
• Develop detailed component and assembly drawings from datasheets and reference projects.

Skills

3D modelling

Advance Steel

Fabrication drawings

Structural calculations

Site visits

Technical input

Problem solving

Component drawings

Education

HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Level 3 qualification with experience

Tools

Autodesk Advance Steel

Job description

Industrial Engineering and Installation Services is looking for a Design Engineer to develop 3D structural models and 2D drawings for steelwork and fabrication. You’ll work with site-based engineers moving into design, and gain training in translating practical steelwork knowledge into precise drawings.

The role covers modelling, drawings, site surveys, and collaboration with external engineers to ensure compliant, cost-effective designs across UK projects. Hybrid work is possible after ramp-up.