Design Engineer (Structural Steel Connections)

JN Technical Ltd; City of Edinburgh; A distancia; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

Pension

Private health care

Varied projects

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

JN Technical Ltd is recruiting a Connection Designer to join our remote UK team. You will produce safe, efficient structural steel connection designs to Eurocodes/BS standards and prepare calculations and reports for approval.

The role requires collaboration with engineers, detailers, and fabrication teams to resolve technical queries, reviewing GA drawings and 3D models to determine connection requirements. Remote work across the UK with a supportive team and varied projects.

Formación

• UK fabrication/consultancy experience in structural steel connections.
• Knowledge of Eurocode 3 and British Standards.
• Experience with connection design software (IDEA StatiCa, Tekla Tedds, MasterSeries or similar).
• Ability to interpret GA drawings, fabrication drawings and 3D models.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Structural design

Eurocode 3 knowledge

Structural software

GA drawings interpretation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Engineering degree preferred

Educación

Degree or HNC/HND in Structural or Civil Engineering

Herramientas

IDEA StatiCa

Tekla Tedds

MasterSeries

Descripción del empleo

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