Design Engineer (Structural Steel Connections)

JN Technical Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Private health care

Career progression

Job summary

JN Technical Ltd is recruiting a Connection Designer for a remote-based role in the UK. You will produce safe, efficient steel connection designs, prepare calculations, and collaborate with engineers and fabrication teams to meet Eurocodes and British Standards.

The role offers remote working, a competitive salary, and career progression within a well‑established structural steel fabricator across UK sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing steel connections in UK fabricators or consultancies.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocode 3 and relevant British Standards.
• Ability to interpret GA drawings, 3D models, and fabrication drawings.
• Experience collaborating with engineers, detailers, and fabrication teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce safe, efficient, and compliant structural steel connection designs to Eurocodes/BS standards.
• Prepare detailed calculations, sketches, and design reports for approval.
• Collaborate with engineers, detailers, and fabrication teams to resolve technical queries.
• Review drawings and models to identify connection requirements.
• Provide input during tender, design and construction phases.
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and fabrication requirements.
• Support value engineering and buildability improvements.
• Work independently with clear communication to the project team.

Skills

Structural steel design

Eurocode 3

UK fabrication experience

Remote collaboration

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

IDEA StatiCa

Tekla Tedds

MasterSeries

Job description

Connection Designer - Structural Steel (Remote-Based)

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity

JN Technical is recruiting on behalf of a well‑established structural steel fabricator operating across a variety of UK sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Connection Designer to join their engineerging department on a remote basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled designer who to help deliver large scale steel structures.

Role Responsibilities

• Produce safe, efficient, and compliant structural steel connection designs to Eurocodes/BS standards.
• Prepare detailed calculations, sketches, and design reports for approval.
• Collaborate with structural engineers, detailers, and fabrication teams to resolve technical queries.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and 3D models to determine connection requirements.
• Provide technical input during tender, design, and construction phases.
• Ensure all designs meet safety, quality, and fabrication requirements.
• Support value engineering and buildability improvements.
• Work independently while maintaining clear communication with the wider project team.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a structural steel connection designer within a UK fabrication or consultancy environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Eurocode 3 and relevant British Standards.
• Proficiency with connection design software (e.g., IDEA StatiCa, Tekla Tedds, MasterSeries, or similar).
• Ability to interpret GA drawings, fabrication drawings, and 3D models.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate remotely.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Structural or Civil Engineering preferred, though strong experience is equally valued.

What's on Offer

• Remote working.
• Competitive salary and pension.
• Private Health Care
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting steelwork projects.
• Supportive team and long‑term progression potential