Structural Engineer

ATA Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team in the East Midlands. This role involves collaborating with the structural design team to enhance project concepts and perform critical analysis. You will prepare design drawings, conduct technical calculations, and support project management efforts. The company is experiencing growth in the energy and renewable sectors, providing an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a supportive environment that fosters professional development, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Profit Share scheme

Performance related bonus

Private Healthcare

Salary sacrifice car scheme

24 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in mechanical design and structural analysis.
• Familiarity with ASCE and Eurocodes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare concept design drawings and perform technical calculations.
• Attend customer meetings and conduct site surveys.
• Support project management and provide technical support.

Skills

mechanical design

structural analysis

Autodesk Robot

fabricated structures

pressure vessel design

piping and instrumentation diagrams

Tools

finite element analysis

software for engineering calculations

Job description

Structural Engineer

Derbyshire

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

+ Profit Share scheme
+ Performance related bonus
+ Private Healthcare

The company:

Our client is a leader in providing engineered solutions to the energy and renewable energy sectors, including those in Hydrogen, Carbon Capture and waste energy.

Their team designs and fabricates a variety of mechanical components, including structural supports, heat exchanges, housing enclosures, exhaust systems, ventilation and ducting.

The UK arm of the business currently employs around 30 members of staff, with 50% of the team being Design and Projects Engineers.

Internationally, the company employs over 800 members of staff, largely across their manufacturing sites in Europe.

As a business, they are experiencing growth and a consistent large volume of incoming projects globally within growing industries, which has seen their turnover grow from £30 million in 2018 to £80 million in 2023.

As such, they are looking to expand their design team to allow them to run additional projects simultaneously.

The Role:

As a Structural Engineer, you will be liaising with the structural design team, advising on concepts and improvements to current projects.

You will largely be responsible for analysis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing concept design drawings and calculations.
• Responsible for technical calculations, simulations and analysis such as: beam load, foundations, structural, stress, bending moments and materials.
• Attending customer meetings in the UK and overseas.
• Interpreting and working from customer requirements, specifications and drawings.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations using both software or hand calculations – these include: structural, fluid dynamic, finite element analysis, and general mechanics.
• Support project management, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Assist in producing user manuals/instructions.
• Conduct site surveys, condition assessments, and produce technical reports and recommendations.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers.
• Research and development to maintain market leadership.

What we’re looking for in a Structural Engineer:

• Substantial experience in mechanical design.
• Experience in structural analysis using Autodesk Robot or a similar analysis package.
• Familiar with ASCE and Eurocodes.
• Good understanding of fabricated structures/components and manufacturing techniques.
• Pressure vessel design experience and familiarity with relevant international codes/standards.
• Design experience in air handling/filtration systems, heat exchangers, and acoustical calculations.
• Ability to interpret/create piping and instrumentation diagrams.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary package - £40k - £55K depending on experience.
• More qualified candidates would be welcome to apply, and a more competitive salary would be discussed if additional experience can be brought to the role.
• Profit share scheme and performance related bonuses.
• Private personal healthcare.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available.
• Office-based role; however, flexible working can be offered - standard working hours of 8:30am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
• 24 days of annual leave + bank holidays.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced Structural Project Engineer looking to join a growing company, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at [e-mail]

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.