Design Engineer Tekla

Newman Stewart Ltd; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering and fabrication business is seeking an experienced Tekla Design Engineer to produce accurate structural steel designs and 3D models using Tekla. In this role, you will manage design information throughout the project lifecycle and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in structural steel design, a detail-oriented approach, and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary of up to £45,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing structural steel designs using Tekla.
• Background in fabrication or structural engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of buildability and practical fabrication considerations.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate structural steel designs and 3D models using Tekla.
• Manage design information throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolve technical issues collaboratively.

Skills

Structural steel design

Tekla

Detail orientation

Communication

Job description

Tekla Design Engineer – Up to £45,000 + Benefits (Dependent upon experience) – West Yorkshire

Our Client

Our client is an established engineering and fabrication business, delivering complex steel structures and engineered solutions into demanding industrial environments. Operating within a project-led manufacturing environment, the company supports projects where accuracy, coordination and buildability are critical to successful delivery. Ongoing development of its design systems has created the requirement to strengthen in-house design capability through the appointment of an experienced Tekla Design Engineer.

The Role

The Tekla Design Engineer will be responsible for producing accurate structural steel designs and 3D models using Tekla, supporting fabrication and installation activities across a range of projects. This will include creating and maintaining models and drawings, ensuring design outputs align with project requirements, internal procedures and applicable standards.

Working closely with engineering, estimating and production colleagues, the Tekla Design Engineer will play a central role in delivering coordinated and buildable design solutions. The role will involve managing design information throughout the project lifecycle, resolving technical issues collaboratively and supporting consistent working practices within the engineering function.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience producing structural steel designs using Tekla, with a background in fabrication or structural engineering environments. They will be a detail-focused and organised individual, capable of managing multiple design tasks and communicating clearly within a technical team, with a strong understanding of buildability and practical fabrication considerations.

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business and contribute to high-quality design output within a structured, project-led environment. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.