Remote Structural Steel Connection Designer

JN Technical Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Pension

Private health care

Varied projects

Career progression

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Structural design

Eurocode 3 knowledge

Structural software

GA drawings interpretation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Engineering degree preferred

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

IDEA StatiCa

Tekla Tedds

MasterSeries

Job description

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.