Design Engineer (Structural Steel Connections)

JN Technical Ltd; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Salary & pension

Private health care

Varied steel projects

Team progression

Job summary

JN Technical Ltd. is seeking an experienced Connection Designer to work remotely from the UK. The role focuses on producing safe, efficient structural steel connections to Eurocodes and BS standards, with calculation work, sketches, and design reports for approval.

You will collaborate with engineers, detailers, and fabrication teams across tender, design, and construction phases. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in relevant design software.

Qualifications

• Degree in structural/civil engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocode 3 and applicable British Standards.
• Experience designing structural steel connections and interpreting GA/fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce safe, efficient, and compliant 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, specifications, and 3D models to determine connection requirements.
• Provide technical input during tender, design, and construction phases.
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and fabrication requirements.
• Support value engineering and buildability improvements.
• Work independently while communicating with the wider project team.

Skills

Eurocode 3

British Standards

IDEA StatiCa

Tekla Tedds

MasterSeries

GA drawings

3D models

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Structural/Civil Engineering degree

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